At the time the first Aero the Acrobat game was released, it
seemed that every company was scrambling to create a mascot
game. Nintendo had Mario, Sega had Sonic the Hedgehog, and
NEC had Bonk. And as it turns out, Sunsoft acquired the
rights to the Iguana-developed game Aero the Acrobat and
that soon became their mascot. And as you will see in all
future Sunsoft games, Aero the Acrobat is always seen
alongside the Sunsoft logo. Aero the Acrobat was a great
game, albeit a tad on the difficult side and the control
could have used a little tweaking in certain areas, but
overall a very good side-scroller with a lot of potential.
And with the sequel, Aero the Acrobat 2, that potential
really shines through. In fact, even as good as Aero 1 was,
Aero 2 is that much better. More moves, tighter control, and
much better graphics make this one of the best sequels I
have ever played. Aero thought he had defeated the evil
Edgar Ektor in the first Aero game, but surprise, he's back
and meaner than ever. Now Aero must once again find Ektor
and destroy him once and for all before he carries out his
diabolical "Plan B". And believe me there is much more to
the story but I am trying to keep it short and simple.
Graphics [9/10]:
I honestly thought that the graphics in the first Aero game
were very good, that is until I good a look at Aero 2.
Although the graphics aren't the best I have seen on the
SNES, they are without a doubt right up there. Beautiful use
of the Super Nintendo's extensive color palette, not to
mention excellent detail in all of the game's levels really
make this game a visul treat. And thankfully Aero's
animations are much better in this game than in the first
one. Like I said earlier everything that needed improvement
in the first game was well taken care of for this sequel.
Music and Sound [8.5/10]:
I must admit I almost gave the game a 9 but I just thought
the music could have been alittle better. It's really good
in some places and really annoying in others. I will say
that for those of you who played the first Aero game you
will immediately recognize the music and sound effects. They
are as distinctive in this game as they were in the first. A
kinda circus-style music theme coupled with some of the
wildest sound effects I have ever heard make the music and
sound of Aero a very interesting audio experience.
Game Play [9/10]:
Now here is where a LOT of improvement was made in the
sequel. My main complaint about the first Aero game was that
at times the control was just a little too loose and
sporadic for my taste. I also thought that Aero could have
used a few more moves and my wishes all came true for the
sequel. Oustanding control and a good variety of moves make
the game a joy to play. I can't express just how much better
it is this time around. I was also very impressed with the
layouts of the levels in Aero 2. I especially liked the
hidden areas and items. Made playing the game feel a lot
like a Super Mario Bros. game. Not to mention that it really
added to the replay value of the game. Kudos to Sunsoft and
Iguana for tweaking the gameplay. It really paid off!
Challenge & Replay [10/10]:
Although Aero 2 isn't nearly as difficult as the first game,
you're still gonna get a run for your money. It's not easy
by any means. And with all of the hidden areas and items in
the game you are sure to keep coming back for more. It's
just one of those games that is hard to put down. And the
game is big enough to provide many hours of challenge and
enjoyment to players of all ages.
Conclusion/Overall [9/10]:
Overall if you liked the first Aero the Acrobat, you are
gonna love Aero 2. And if you didn't find the first Aero to
your liking, you might wanna seriously consider getting this
one. It's almost like a completely different game. And I
mean that in the best way possible. And finally for those of
you who are thinking that Aero 2 is just another typical
mascot-copycat game, think again! Aero is the real deal! Now
we can all just hope that Sunsoft decides to make another
Aero game soon. I miss the little guy! Goofy t-shirt and
all! : )
