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| title=Aerial Assault
 
| publisher=[[Sega]]
 
| publisher=[[Sega]]
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| developer=[[Sanritsu]], [[Sega R&D 2]]
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| developer=[[Sanritsu]]{{ref|http://gdri.smspower.org/wiki/index.php/Sanritsu}}, [[Sega R&D 2]]
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| system=[[Sega Master System]], [[Sega Game Gear]]
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| system=[[Sega Master System]]
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| sounddriver=    
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| peripherals={{GG}} [[Gear-to-Gear Cable]]
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| peripherals=
 
| players=1-2
 
| players=1-2
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| genre=Shoot-'em-Up
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| genre=Shooting{{fileref|AerialAssault SMS EU Box.jpg}}{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20181207045745/https://sega.jp/history/hard/gamegear/software.html}}
 
| releases={{releasesSMS
 
| releases={{releasesSMS
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| sms_date_us=1990-07{{magref|megaplay|1|31}}
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| sms_code_us=7041<!--1990-12{{fileref|SMSII US Catalog.pdf|page=2}}-->
 
| sms_date_eu=1990-12{{magref|ace|40|165}}
 
| sms_date_eu=1990-12{{magref|ace|40|165}}
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| sms_code_eu=7041
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| sms_date_uk=1990-11{{fileref|BristolEveningPost UK 1990-11-29 Page 67.jpg}}<!--1990-12{{magref|ace|40|165}}-->
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| sms_code_uk=7041
 
| sms_rrp_uk=29.99{{magref|ace|36|58}}{{magref|cvg|107|117}}
 
| sms_rrp_uk=29.99{{magref|ace|36|58}}{{magref|cvg|107|117}}
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| sms_date_fr=1990
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| sms_code_fr=7041
 
| sms_rrp_fr=299{{magref|playerone|2|39}}
 
| sms_rrp_fr=299{{magref|playerone|2|39}}
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| sms_code_eu=7041
 
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| sms_date_us=1990
 
 
| sms_date_br=199x
 
| sms_date_br=199x
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| sms_date_gr=199x
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{{releasesGG
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| sms_date_au=199x
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| gg_date_eu=1992
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| sms_date_se_r=199x
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| gg_rrp_uk=24.99{{magref|cvg|go12|7}}
 
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| gg_date_us=1992-06{{magref|egm|35|41}}
 
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| gg_code_us=2320
 
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| gg_date_jp=1992-06-05
 
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| gg_code_jp=G-3219
 
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| gg_rrp_jp=3,500
 
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| gg_date_br=199x
 
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| gg_code_br=015820
 
 
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (エアリアル アサルト) is a shoot-'em-up game developed by [[Sanritsu]] and published by [[Sega]] for the [[Sega Master System]] and [[Sega Game Gear]] in 1990 and 1992, respectively. The working title for the game was '''''Freedom Fighter''''', and was referred to as such in several magazine reviews.
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{{otherPage|desc=the [[Game Gear]] version|page=Aerial Assault (Game Gear)}}'''''Aerial Assault''''' is a shoot-'em-up game developed by [[Sanritsu]] and published by [[Sega]] for the [[Sega Master System]] in 1990.
  
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Players control a prototype fighter plance codenamed "Freedom Fighter" (hence the working title) which looks like an F-15. (In game model looks like a Delta-wing plane however, like Mirage) Ultimate goal of the game is to defeat the terrorist organization named N.A.C. (meaning of this acronym was never explained even in the manual) which somehow managed to gather enough resources and technology to start a war against the entire world. Player is tasked with the destruction of N.A.C.'s secret weapon, a giant laser cannon called "EL" which can destroy the ozone layer. It has been hinted that N.A.C. is actually an alien civilization.
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==Story==
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A militaristic organization named N.A.C. (whose acronym is never explained) has developed a huge laser emitter called "EL," which is capable of gradually destroying the ozone layer. In the year 1999, the N.A.C. begins an all-out offensive against every country in the world. It is hinted that N.A.C. is actually an alien civilization.
  
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==Gameplay (Master System version)==
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The armies of the world are overwhelmed. The player controls the mysterious "Freedom Fighter," an aircraft with no official connection to any government, which flies off to stop the N.A.C.
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A typical shoot'em up (Or "Shoot'em Right") game, Aerial Assault has simple mechanics. Players must shoot down enemies as game screen scrolls towards the right. Every stage has different type of enemies and bosses which will force players to use different kind of tactics in each level. Game contains 5 levels. (4 if you play in Easy)
 
  
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Freedom Fighter can be destroyed if hit by enemy, projectiles or touches any stationary object, such as ground. There are not "hit points" but a "Shield" power-up which appears in later levels can save the players a few times until it is gone.
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==Gameplay==
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''Aerial Assault'' is a horizontally scrolling shoot-'em-up game. Players must shoot down enemies as the screen scrolls to the right. Each level has different enemies and bosses, which require different weapons and tactics to effectively counter.
  
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Controls are also easy. Number 1 fires the main weapons while number 2 fire special weapons.
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{{1}} fires the primary weapon, which has unlimited ammunition and can be held down to fire continuously. {{2}} releases the secondary weapon, mostly types of bombs, which are limited but can be replenished through items. There are many types of both primary weapons and bombs that can be found through item pick-ups throughout the levels.
  
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===Levels===
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The Freedom Fighter is destroyed if it is hit by enemies or projectiles or touches any stationary object, such as the ground. There are no hit points but a Shield power-up appears in later levels that can absorb a few hits before it is gone.
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'''Mission 1'''
 
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Attack the enemy's open seas fleet and sink the enemy battleship "Vinsk"
 
  
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'''Mission 2'''
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===Items===
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Ascend into the stratosphere and intercept the enemy bomber fleet. Target is massive bomber CB-53.
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====Primary Weapons====
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=50|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Normal Shot
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=The basic starting weapon. A single stream of quick shots.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=3-Way Shot
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=8 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Fires three shots in a conical spread. Covers a large area but fires relatively slowly.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Increase Shot
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=56 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Fires six shots in a conical spread. Covers a large area but fires relatively slowly.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Chaser Missile
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=40 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Fires long missiles from below the Freedom Fighter. Fast-firing and stronger than the Normal Shot.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Explosion Shot
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Fires a large round that fragments into smaller shots after traveling a certain distance without hitting an enemy.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Direction Shot
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Fires shots in the direction that the player is moving. For example, it fires directly above the craft by holding {{up}} or directly below it by holding {{down}}.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=8-Way Shot
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Fires eight shots in a full circle out from the Freedom Fighter. Fires slowly.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Laser
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=24 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Shoots fast-moving lasers that can pierce through enemies and hit multiple targets.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Wide Laser
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Shoots tall energy beams very quickly.
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}}
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}}
  
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'''Mission 3'''
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====Bombs====
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Location of N.A.C.'s headquarters detected. Destroy the cliff fortress to gain entrance.
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=50|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Bomb
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Bombs.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=A basic bomb. Each pick-up contains 30.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Triple Bomb
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Bombs.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=8 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Same as the regular bomb but drops three bombs with each volley. Each pick-up contains 15.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Missile
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Bombs.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=A missile that drops down and then shoots forwards, for taking out ground targets. Each pick-up contains 25.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Napalm
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Bombs.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=24 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=An incendiary that bursts into multiple explosions. Each pick-up contains 20.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Hyper Ball
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Bombs.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Shoots several large fireballs from the Freedom Fighter. Each pick-up contains 8.
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}}
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}}
  
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'''Mission 4'''
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====Other====
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Raid the N.A.C.'s headquarters and destroy "EL".
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=50|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Speed-Up
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Other.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Increases the movement speed of the Freedom Fighter.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Bonus
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Other.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Awards the player with 5,000 bonus points.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=1-Up
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Other.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=8 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Awards the player with an extra life.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=1-Down
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Other.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=24 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Instantly kills the player.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Guard
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| sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Other.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=A shield that surrounds the Freedom Fighter and absorbs five hits before dissipating.
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}}
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}}
  
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'''Mission 5'''
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===Levels===
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War is not over. Fly into Earth orbit and destroy N.A.C.'s space cruiser and the threat once and for all.
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=256|
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{{InfoRow
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===Power Ups===
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| title=Mission 1
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Aerial Assault contains many power-ups.
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| screenshot=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 1.png
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{{multicol|
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| screenshot2=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 1 Boss.png
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*'''Primary Weapons'''
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| desc=Attack the enemy's open seas fleet and sink the enemy battleship ''Vinsk.''
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**Normal Shot
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}}
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**3-Way Shot
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{{InfoRow
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**8-Way Shot
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| title=Mission 2
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**Laser
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| screenshot=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 2.png
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**Wide Laser
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| screenshot2=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 2 Boss.png
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**Chaser Missile
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| desc=Ascend into the stratosphere and intercept the enemy bomber fleet. The target is the massive bomber CB-53.
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**Explosion Shot
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}}
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**Increase Shot
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{{InfoRow
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**Direction Shot
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| title=Mission 3
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| screenshot=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 3.png
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*'''Secondary Weapons'''
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| screenshot2=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 3 Boss.png
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**Bomb
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| desc=Location of N.A.C.'s headquarters detected. Destroy the cliff fortress to gain entrance.
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**Triple Bomb
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}}
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**Missile Napalm
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{{InfoRow
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**Hyper Ball
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| title=Mission 4
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| screenshot=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 4.png
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| screenshot2=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 4 Boss.png
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| desc=Raid the N.A.C.'s headquarters and destroy "EL."
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Mission 5
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| screenshot=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 5.png
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| screenshot2=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 5 Boss.png
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| desc=The war is not over. Fly into Earth orbit and destroy N.A.C.'s space cruiser and end the threat once and for all.
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}}
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}}
  
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*'''Other'''
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==History==
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**Speed Up
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During development, the game was known under the working title of '''''Freedom Fighter'''''.{{ref|1https://web.archive.org/web/20210506102707/https://www.smspower.org/forums/9485-UnreleasedRumouredSMSGames}}
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**Bonus
 
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**1 Up
 
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**1 Down
 
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**Guard (Shield)
 
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==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
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*'''Presented by:''' [[Sega]]
 
*'''Presented by:''' [[Sega]]
 
| source=In-game credits
 
| source=In-game credits
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| pdf=Aerial Assault SMS credits.pdf
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| console=SMS
 
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==Promotional material==
 
==Promotional material==
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===Master System version===
 
 
{{gallery
 
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|SegaVisions US 02.pdf|sv|2|36-37
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|sv|2|36-37
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|GamePro US 018.pdf|gamepro|18|44
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|gamepro|18|44
 
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|CVG UK 107.pdf|cvg|107|116-117
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|cvg|107|116-117
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|CVG UK 108.pdf|cvg|108|58
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|cvg|108|58
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|ACE UK 38.pdf|ace|38|92
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|ace|38|92
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|{{galleryPrintAd
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|SegaPower UK 13.pdf|segapower|13|2
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|gvg|15|2-3
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|CVG UK 109.pdf|cvg|109|168
 
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|ACE UK 39.pdf|ace|39|102
 
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|SegaPower UK 14.pdf|segapower|14|2
 
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|CVG UK 110.pdf|cvg|110|98
 
 
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|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
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|SegaVisions US 04.pdf|sv|4|10-11
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|segapower|13|2
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|SegaVisions US 05.pdf|sv|5|10
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|cvg|109|168
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|EGM US 027.pdf|egm|27|142
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|ace|39|102
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|segapower|14|2
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|cvg|110|98
 
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|{{galleryPrintAd
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|sv|4|10-11
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===Game Gear version===
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|sv|5|10
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{{gallery
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|egm|27|142
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|{{galleryPrintAd|BeepMD_JP_1992-07.pdf|bemega|1992-07|148}}
 
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|{{galleryPrintAd|MegaForce_ES_11.pdf|megaforcees|11|19
 
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|hobbyConsolas_ES_018.pdf|hobbyconsolas|18|29
 
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|TodoSega_ES_01.pdf|todosega|1|2
 
 
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==Physical scans==
 
==Physical scans==
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===Master System version===
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{{ratings|SMS}}
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{{ratings
 
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| icon=SMS
 
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| ace=63
 
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| ace_source={{magref|ace|36|58|printpage=58/59}}
 
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| cgtc=82
 
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| cgtc_source={{magref|cgtc|4|89}}
 
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| cvg=83
 
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| cvg_source={{magref|cvg|105|86}}
 
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| hobbyconsolas=74
 
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| hobbyconsolas_source={{magref|hobbyconsolas|4|84|printpage=92}}<!-- Mistakenly labeled as a Mega Drive game -->
 
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| joystick=75
 
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| joystick_source={{magref|joystick|10|124}}
 
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| micromania2=50
 
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| micromania2_source={{num|32}}
 
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| playerone=85
 
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| playerone_source={{magref|playerone|2|38|printpage=38/39}}
 
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| s=82
 
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| s_source={{magref|s|9|4|printpage=4/5}}
 
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| segapower=78
 
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| segapower_source={{magref|segapower|23|41}}
 
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| segapower_1=80
 
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| segapower_source_1={{magref|segapower|23|55}}
 
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| segapro=76
 
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| segapro_source={{magref|segapro|1|18}}
 
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| zero=79
 
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| zero_source={{num|12|page=89}}
 
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{{Scanbox
 
{{Scanbox
 
| console=Master System
 
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| console=Master System
 
| console=Master System
 
| region=GR ([[Zegetron]])
 
| region=GR ([[Zegetron]])
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| cover=AerialAssault SMS GR Box.jpg
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| cover=
 
| cart=AerialAssault SMS EU cart.jpg
 
| cart=AerialAssault SMS EU cart.jpg
 
| manual=AerialAssaultSMSEUManual3L.pdf
 
| manual=AerialAssaultSMSEUManual3L.pdf
 
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{{Scanbox
 
{{Scanbox
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| console=Master System
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| region=SE (Rental)
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| cover=AerialAssault SMS SE rental cover.jpg
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| cart=
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}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Master System
 
| console=Master System
 
| region=AU
 
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| cover=AerialAssault SMS BR cover.jpg
 
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| consolesplus=78
 
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| consolesplus_source={{magref|consolesplus|11|137|printpage=137}}
 
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| joypad=45
 
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| joystick_source={{magref|joystick|30|195|printpage=195}}
 
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| playerone_source={{magref|playerone|23|111|printpage=115}}
 
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| manual=Aerialassault gg us manual.pdf
 
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Aerial Assault
System(s): Sega Master System
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Genre: Shooting[2][3]

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Master System
US 		7041
Sega Master System
EU 		7041
Sega Master System
FR 		299F299[9] 7041
Sega Master System
UK 		£29.9929.99[7][8] 7041
Sega Master System
SE
(Rental)
Sega Master System
GR
Sega Master System
AU
Sega Master System
BR
For the Game Gear version, see Aerial Assault (Game Gear).

Aerial Assault is a shoot-'em-up game developed by Sanritsu and published by Sega for the Sega Master System in 1990.

Story

A militaristic organization named N.A.C. (whose acronym is never explained) has developed a huge laser emitter called "EL," which is capable of gradually destroying the ozone layer. In the year 1999, the N.A.C. begins an all-out offensive against every country in the world. It is hinted that N.A.C. is actually an alien civilization.

The armies of the world are overwhelmed. The player controls the mysterious "Freedom Fighter," an aircraft with no official connection to any government, which flies off to stop the N.A.C.

Gameplay

Aerial Assault is a horizontally scrolling shoot-'em-up game. Players must shoot down enemies as the screen scrolls to the right. Each level has different enemies and bosses, which require different weapons and tactics to effectively counter.

1 fires the primary weapon, which has unlimited ammunition and can be held down to fire continuously. 2 releases the secondary weapon, mostly types of bombs, which are limited but can be replenished through items. There are many types of both primary weapons and bombs that can be found through item pick-ups throughout the levels.

The Freedom Fighter is destroyed if it is hit by enemies or projectiles or touches any stationary object, such as the ground. There are no hit points but a Shield power-up appears in later levels that can absorb a few hits before it is gone.

Items

Primary Weapons

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 Normal Shot
The basic starting weapon. A single stream of quick shots.
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 3-Way Shot
Fires three shots in a conical spread. Covers a large area but fires relatively slowly.
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 Increase Shot
Fires six shots in a conical spread. Covers a large area but fires relatively slowly.
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 Chaser Missile
Fires long missiles from below the Freedom Fighter. Fast-firing and stronger than the Normal Shot.
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 Explosion Shot
Fires a large round that fragments into smaller shots after traveling a certain distance without hitting an enemy.
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 Direction Shot
Fires shots in the direction that the player is moving. For example, it fires directly above the craft by holding Up or directly below it by holding Down.
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 8-Way Shot
Fires eight shots in a full circle out from the Freedom Fighter. Fires slowly.
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 Laser
Shoots fast-moving lasers that can pierce through enemies and hit multiple targets.
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 Wide Laser
Shoots tall energy beams very quickly.

Bombs

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 Bomb
A basic bomb. Each pick-up contains 30.
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 Triple Bomb
Same as the regular bomb but drops three bombs with each volley. Each pick-up contains 15.
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 Missile
A missile that drops down and then shoots forwards, for taking out ground targets. Each pick-up contains 25.
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 Napalm
An incendiary that bursts into multiple explosions. Each pick-up contains 20.
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 Hyper Ball
Shoots several large fireballs from the Freedom Fighter. Each pick-up contains 8.

Other

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 Speed-Up
Increases the movement speed of the Freedom Fighter.
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 Bonus
Awards the player with 5,000 bonus points.
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 1-Up
Awards the player with an extra life.
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 1-Down
Instantly kills the player.
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 Guard
A shield that surrounds the Freedom Fighter and absorbs five hits before dissipating.

Levels

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Mission 1
Attack the enemy's open seas fleet and sink the enemy battleship Vinsk.

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Mission 2
Ascend into the stratosphere and intercept the enemy bomber fleet. The target is the massive bomber CB-53.

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Mission 3
Location of N.A.C.'s headquarters detected. Destroy the cliff fortress to gain entrance.

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Mission 4
Raid the N.A.C.'s headquarters and destroy "EL."

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Mission 5
The war is not over. Fly into Earth orbit and destroy N.A.C.'s space cruiser and end the threat once and for all.

History

During development, the game was known under the working title of Freedom Fighter.[10]

Production credits

  • Planner: All Members
  • Designer: Tommy, Yukino
  • Programmer: Nonchan, T.Hagiwara
  • Sound: Ippo
  • Test Player: Kou
  • Special Thanks: O.B
  • Presented by: Sega
Source:
In-game credits
Aerial Assault SMS credits.pdf
[11]


Magazine articles

Main article: Aerial Assault (Master System)/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Sega Visions (US) #2: "October/November 1990" (1990-xx-xx)
also published in:
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Print advert in Computer & Video Games (UK) #107: "October 1990" (1990-09-16)
also published in:
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Print advert in Guida Video Giochi (IT) #15: "Ottobre 1990" (1990-xx-xx)
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Print advert in Sega Power (UK) #13: "December 1990" (1990-11-01)
also published in:
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Print advert in Sega Visions (US) #4: "April/May 1991" (1991-xx-xx)
also published in:
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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
ACE (UK)
63
[21]
Ação Games (BR)
92
[22]
Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
82
[23]
The Complete Guide to Sega (UK) PAL
76
[24]
Console XS (UK) PAL
69
[25]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
83
[26]
Hobby Consolas (ES)
74
[27]
Joystick (FR)
75
[28]
Mega Play (US) NTSC-U
45
[4]
Micromanía (segunda época) (ES)
50
[29]
Mean Machines Sega (UK)
82
[30]
Player One (FR)
85
[31]
S: The Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
82
[32]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
78
[33]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
75
[34]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
76
[35]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
69
[36]
Tilt (FR)
40
[37]
Tilt (FR)
80
[38]
Zero (UK)
79
[39]
Sega Master System
 73
Based on
20 reviews

Aerial Assault (Master System)

Master System, US
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Cover
Aerialassault sms us manual.pdf
Manual
Master System, EU
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Cover
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Cart
AerialAssaultSMSEUManual3L.pdf
Manual
Master System, GR (Zegetron)

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Cart
AerialAssaultSMSEUManual3L.pdf
Manual
Master System, SE (Rental)
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Cover
Master System, AU

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Cart
AerialAssaultSMSAuManual.pdf
Manual
Master System, BR
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Cover
AerialAssault SMS BR Cart.jpg
Cart

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Master System
 ?
CRC32 ecf491cf
MD5 0713f2e55a1eea0d9e2fb7044740261b
SHA-1 2a9090ed365e7425ca7a59f87b942c16b376f0a3
256kB Cartridge (EU)
Sega Master System
 ?
CRC32 15576613
MD5 8b603c931418a3680b8723861f55a7b5
SHA-1 e57b1d4476ca33d18d9071e022ddc9cc702d6497
256kB Cartridge (US)

References

  1. ↑ http://gdri.smspower.org/wiki/index.php/Sanritsu
  2. ↑ File:AerialAssault SMS EU Box.jpg
  3. ↑ https://sega.jp/history/hard/gamegear/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2018-12-07 04:57)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Mega Play, "November/December 1990" (US; 1990-xx-xx), page 31
  5. ↑ ACE, "January 1991" (UK; 1990-12-xx), page 165
  6. ↑ File:BristolEveningPost UK 1990-11-29 Page 67.jpg
  7. ↑ ACE, "September 1990" (UK; 1990-08-03), page 58
  8. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "October 1990" (UK; 1990-09-16), page 117
  9. ↑ Player One, "Octobre 1990" (FR; 1990-xx-xx), page 39
  10. ↑ [1https://web.archive.org/web/20210506102707/https://www.smspower.org/forums/9485-UnreleasedRumouredSMSGames https://www.smspower.org/forums/9485-UnreleasedRumouredSMSGames] (Wayback Machine: 2021-05-06 10:27)
  11. ↑ File:Aerial Assault SMS credits.pdf
  12. ↑ GamePro, "January 1991" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 44
  13. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "November 1990" (UK; 1990-10-16), page 58
  14. ↑ ACE, "November 1990" (UK; 1990-10-xx), page 92
  15. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "December 1990" (UK; 1990-11-16), page 168
  16. ↑ ACE, "December 1990" (UK; 1990-11-xx), page 102
  17. ↑ Sega Power, "January 1991" (UK; 1990-12-06), page 2
  18. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "January 1991" (UK; 1990-12-15), page 98
  19. ↑ Sega Visions, "Summer 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 10
  20. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "October 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 142
  21. ↑ ACE, "September 1990" (UK; 1990-08-03), page 56
  22. ↑ Ação Games, "Setembro 1991" (BR; 1991-09-xx), page 28
  23. ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "Volume IV" (UK; 1990-11-xx), page 89
  24. ↑ The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (UK; 1991-05-xx), page 90
  25. ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 137
  26. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "August 1990" (UK; 1990-07-16), page 86
  27. ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Enero 1992" (ES; 199x-xx-xx), page 92
  28. ↑ Joystick, "Novembre 1990" (FR; 1990-1x-xx), page 124
  29. ↑ Micromanía (segunda época), "Enero 1991" (ES; 199x-xx-xx), page 34
  30. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 132
  31. ↑ Player One, "Octobre 1990" (FR; 1990-xx-xx), page 38
  32. ↑ S: The Sega Magazine, "August 1990" (UK; 1990-07-05), page 4
  33. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 41
  34. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 55
  35. ↑ Sega Pro, "November 1991" (UK; 1991-xx-xx), page 18
  36. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 70
  37. ↑ Tilt, "Septembre 1990" (FR; 1990-0x-xx), page 100
  38. ↑ Tilt, "Décembre 1990" (FR; 1990-1x-xx), page 116
  39. ↑ Zero, "October 1990" (UK; 1990-xx-xx), page 89


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