Aero the Acro-Bat is a classic 1993 platformer for the SNES, developed by Iguana Entertainment. In this colorful adventure, you play as Aero, a high-flying circus bat determined to save his home from the evil industrialist Edgar Ektor and his sabotaging henchmen. Unlike traditional platformers where reaching the exit is the only goal, each stage requires you to complete specific objectives, such as jumping through hoops, turning on lights, or finding hidden items.
How to play
Your objective changes depending on the level, so pay attention to the mission briefing before each stage begins. Move Aero using the arrow keys, and jump with the Z or X keys (mapping to the SNES A and B buttons). Use Enter to start or pause the game. To perform Aero’s signature drill attack, jump into the air and press the jump button again while holding a directional key.
Tips
- Master the drill attack: Aero’s drill move is your primary offensive tool and is also essential for reaching high platforms or hovering safely over hazards.
- Explore thoroughly: Since stages have specific tasks like finding keys or defeating a certain number of enemies, you need to explore every corner rather than just rushing to the end.
- Collect stars: Gathering stars scattered across the levels allows you to use a projectile attack, which is helpful for taking out enemies from a safe distance.
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