Remember the good old days of gaming? When mascot platformers where all the rage? If you do, you’ll probably remember Aero the Acro-Bat. But no matter whether you do have fond memories, or are coming in fresh, it’s time to swing into action again as Aero the Acro-Bat launches on Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
A retro flyer
Having first released way back in 1993, Aero the Acro-Bat makes a triumphant return thanks to the Ratalaika Games, Shinyuden and SUNSOFT teams. Now playable across Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for a mere £5.99, this is retro platforming goodness. And it’s also on PlayStation and Switch if you prefer.
In Aero the Acro-Bat you’ll find yourself playing as the titular character, left to request friends and loved ones, putting a stop to the evil Edgar Ektor’s domination plans in the process. You see, your foe in Aero the Acro-Bat is looking to destroy the world of amusement, as revenge for being kicked out of the circus years ago. You can’t let them spoil the show…
Originally a Super Nintendo and Mega Drive/SEGA Genesis game, Aero the Acro-Bat should well play – and look – pretty decent, as you make the most of Aero’s skills in hope of ticking off various objectives and missons. However, whilst everything required is on display, much like games of such an age, Aero the Acro-Bat promises to be a challenging affair. It’s good then that this version hitting Xbox, PlayStation and Switch comes with cheats to make our lives easier.
Key features
- Play through 4 areas with 5 stages each, including stages with rides
- Use Aero’s acrobatic skills to fulfill the objectives in each stage and open the gate to the next stage
- Face all kinds of wacky enemies
- Choose between the English and the Japanese version
- Rewind/Turbo function: repeat something till you achieve perfection or speed things up
- Save state function: save wherever you want and restart from that exact point
- Screen filters: select from several filters to modify the game’s looks (retro-style monitor, black-and-white, etc.) * Gallery: check images from the original game’s illustrations, posters, box design, etc.
- Cheats function: activate several cheats that will make things easier (infinite energy, infinite lives, invulnerable, etc.)
Buy now!
Want to enjoy Aero the Acro-Bat once more? Coming in to this acrobatic platformer green? You’ll find the game on the usual stores. That means should you wish to play Aero the Acro-Bat on Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S, then you’ll be best served heading to the Xbox Store.
Alternatively, Aero the Acro-Bat is on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
Let us know down in the comments if you decide to get involved with the fast, frantic, fun flying that is promised.
Aero the Acro-Bat Description
Originally released in 1993, Aero the Acro-Bat is back to save the world of circus once again! The powerful and eccentric industrialist Edgar Ektor has sworn to destroy the world of amusement as revenge for being banished from the circus when he was a kid after one of his pranks went too far and almost killed a circus animal. He started by invading a local circus with his gang of mad clowns and kidnapping all the circus staff to spoil the show. Now it’s up to Aero the Acro-Bat, the circus’s star performer, to rescue his friends and girlfriend Ariel, and put a stop to Edgar Ektor’s mad plans so everyone can enjoy the show again!
