A Sunsoft platformer set in an unusually cool circus world, starring an acrobatic bat. Full of clever ideas but punishing, it asks for real patience.
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Category
Platformer1 player3+
Description
Acrobat bat Aero traverses dangerous circuses in this colourful Sunsoft Mega Drive platformer. Published by Sunsoft, European sample version. Platformer with Aero the bat in circus environments, varied enemies and acrobatic moves.
Aero the Acro-Bat review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Beneath its circus colours, this platformer hides cunning stages, packed with objectives to complete and secrets to uncover before you can move on. The raised difficulty and demanding structure force you to restart, learn and comb every corner. That generosity of content, paired with a stiff challenge, stretches the adventure well beyond a simple run-through.
Technical info
💾0,5 MB📅01/08/1993
Published by Sunsoft
Aero the Acro-Bat (Mega Drive) price, value & rarity
Aero the Acro-Bat stars an acrobatic circus bat in a colorful Sunsoft platformer focused on aerial tricks, loops and jump precision. The singular fairground universe and the acrobatic mechanics bring real personality, but the sometimes wayward handling and a steep difficulty hamper the fun. For fans of retro 90s mascot platformers and demanding level design, it is an endearing curiosity, provided you accept its rough edges.
