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3.1 / 5

3 votes

Platform
Game Boy
Genres
Action · Shooter
Player Perspective
Top-down
Developers
Vic Tokai
Publishers
Vic Tokai
Release date
June 28, 1991

Summary

Aerostar is a fast‑paced scrolling shooter that puts you behind a sleek, futuristic plane that skims along designated roadways. You can drop down or climb up onto alternate routes, but doing so temporarily disables your guns, forcing you to choose between positioning and firepower. The game rewards aggressive play with a solid roster of power‑ups—missiles, lasers and other upgrades that keep the action feeling fresh across its six stages. Each level culminates in a hefty boss that tests how well you’ve managed your upgrades and route choices. Visually, the title swings between neon‑lit coastal streets, spike‑laden futuristic corridors, dense jungles and even a brief foray into outer space, giving the handheld a surprisingly varied palette. Three difficulty settings let newcomers ease in while seasoned pilots can push the limits. Critics were split; Famitsu’s scores ranged from 3 to 6 out of 10, reflecting a mix of praise for its ambition and criticism of its execution.

Storyline

After the Sixth World War, Earth became a barren, uninhabitable wasteland. The Intergalactic Council decided humanity could reclaim the planet and dispatched colonists to rebuild civilization. In the meantime, mutants had flourished in the long‑lost ruins and refused to cede the world back to humans. To protect the fragile restoration effort, the Council sent a lone starfighter known as Aerostar. The ship’s mission is to stop the mutants and prevent a second wave of total destruction.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Alternative Titles

  • AeroStar Stylized
  • Aero Star Alternative