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Aero Fighters 3 is a vertically scrolling shooter for the Neo Geo, developed by Video System and distributed by SNK outside Japan in 1995. Unlike its predecessors, it uses World War II propeller aircraft. Players choose from ten teams, with branching route selection, eight stages with boss battles, and multiple endings.

How To Play Aero Fighters 3

ControlAction
JoystickMove the aircraft in eight directions
A ButtonFire the primary weapon; hold for continuous fire
B ButtonRelease a bomb, clearing most on-screen enemies and projectiles
C ButtonSecondary weapon or special attack, depending on the selected aircraft
StartBegin play; join as the second player; pause
Coin/SelectInsert credit and access team and aircraft selection

About Aero Fighters 3

Release dateArcade — JP: October 12, 1995; NA: October 1995; EU: 1995. Neo Geo AES — JP: November 17, 1995 (no NA AES release). Neo Geo CD — JP: December 8, 1995; NA: 1995
DeveloperVideo System
PublisherVideo System (Japan); SNK (North America and Europe)
PlatformNeo Geo MVS, Neo Geo AES, Neo Geo CD
GenreVertically scrolling shooter
SeriesAero Fighters / Sonic Wings
ModesSingle-player; two-player simultaneous co-op
Also known asSonic Wings 3 (Japan); ACA NEOGEO Aero Fighters 3 (2018 re-release)

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