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Super Nintendo · Shooter / Action
Aero Fighters
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Shooter, Action |
| Developer | Video System |
| Publisher | Video System |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Aero Fighters |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Developed by Video System, Aero Fighters arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as a shooter. It blends shooter and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings. Among the 26 SNES shooters in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Aero Fighters series. The series also appears on other systems with Sonic Wings Special (PS1) and Aero Fighters 2 (Neo Geo). Video System also made SD F-1 Grand Prix for the SNES.
Aero Fighters supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Aero Fighters is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Aero Fighters cheats & codes
48 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives P1 & P2 | 8229-37A0 |
|---|---|
| Don't Lose Power-Ups When You Die P1 & P2 | 8229-37D0 |
| Infinite Bombs "American F-18" P1 | 8237-47A1 |
| Infinite Bombs "Japanese FSX" P1 | 8237-47A9 |
| Infinite Bombs "Swedish AJ-37" P1 | 8237-1D09 |
| Infinite Bombs "British AV-8" P1 | 8237-17A9 |
Aero Fighters walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Aero Fighters FAQ
When did Aero Fighters come out on the SNES?
Aero Fighters was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Aero Fighters?
It was developed by Video System.
Is Aero Fighters multiplayer?
Yes. Aero Fighters supports up to 2 players.
How long does Aero Fighters take to play?
As a shooter, Aero Fighters typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Aero Fighters on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.