The SNES port of Aero Fighters, a pure arcade vertical shooter. Short but intense, two player friendly for short adrenaline sessions.
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Shooter1 player7+
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Vertical shoot-'em-up featuring fighter jets battling enemy armies in the sky. Published by Video System, released in Japan in 1993. Top-down vertical shooting, characters with distinct aircraft and varied power-ups. Super Famicom port of Video System's Sonic Wings arcade.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
The Japanese Super Famicom version of Video System's Aero Fighters, Japan-exclusive under this 'Sonic Wings' name. The Japanese cart is markedly more accessible than the very expensive US SNES version but stays sought after for its Video System Japan pressing authenticity. Intact boxed CIB with cardboard sleeve and illustrated manual is valued by SFC shmup collectors, and the cote climbs steadily, sustained by the physical scarcity of the local print.
Is Sonic Wings still worth playing in 2026?
Sonic Wings is the Japanese title of Aero Fighters, namely a pure arcade vertical shooter on the SNES, short, intense and lifted by a surprisingly upbeat soundtrack. The pilot choice changes the dialogue and weapon paths, which gives a genuine reason to replay the campaign. The difficulty is dry but readable and the local co op on a single console remains an asset for short sessions. The tech has aged without real damage. Recommended to fans of vertical shmups.
