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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. | + | {{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 it was referred to as such in several magazine reviews. |
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
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==Gameplay (Master System version)== | ==Gameplay (Master System version)== | ||
− | ''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 | + | ''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. | {{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 | + | 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. |
===Levels=== | ===Levels=== | ||
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| screenshot=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 2.png | | screenshot=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 2.png | ||
| screenshot2=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 2 Boss.png | | screenshot2=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 2 Boss.png | ||
− | | desc=Ascend into the stratosphere and intercept the enemy bomber fleet. | + | | desc=Ascend into the stratosphere and intercept the enemy bomber fleet. The target is the massive bomber CB-53. |
}} | }} | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
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| screenshot=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 5.png | | screenshot=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 5.png | ||
| screenshot2=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 5 Boss.png | | screenshot2=Aerial Assault SMS, Stage 5 Boss.png | ||
− | | desc= | + | | 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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{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=Normal Shot | | title=Normal Shot | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}} |
| desc=The basic starting weapon. A single stream of quick shots. | | desc=The basic starting weapon. A single stream of quick shots. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=3-Way Shot | | title=3-Way Shot | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=8 | crop_y=0}} |
| desc=Fires three shots in a conical spread. Covers a large area but fires relatively slowly. | | desc=Fires three shots in a conical spread. Covers a large area but fires relatively slowly. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=Increase Shot | | title=Increase Shot | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=56 | crop_y=0}} |
| desc=Fires six shots in a conical spread. Covers a large area but fires relatively slowly. | | desc=Fires six shots in a conical spread. Covers a large area but fires relatively slowly. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=Chaser Missile | | title=Chaser Missile | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=40 | crop_y=0}} |
| desc=Fires long missiles from below the Freedom Fighter. Fast-firing and stronger than the Normal Shot. | | desc=Fires long missiles from below the Freedom Fighter. Fast-firing and stronger than the Normal Shot. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=Explosion Shot | | title=Explosion Shot | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=0}} |
| desc=Fires a large round that fragments into smaller shots after traveling a certain distance without hitting an enemy. | | desc=Fires a large round that fragments into smaller shots after traveling a certain distance without hitting an enemy. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=Direction Shot | | title=Direction Shot | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=0}} |
| 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}}. | | 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}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=8-Way Shot | | title=8-Way Shot | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=0}} |
| desc=Fires eight shots in a full circle out from the Freedom Fighter. Fires slowly. | | desc=Fires eight shots in a full circle out from the Freedom Fighter. Fires slowly. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=Laser | | title=Laser | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=24 | crop_y=0}} |
| desc=Shoots fast-moving lasers that can pierce through enemies and hit multiple targets. | | desc=Shoots fast-moving lasers that can pierce through enemies and hit multiple targets. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=Wide Laser | | title=Wide Laser | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Guns.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}} |
| desc=Shoots tall energy beams very quickly. | | desc=Shoots tall energy beams very quickly. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=Bomb | | title=Bomb | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Bombs.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}} |
− | | desc= | + | | desc=A basic bomb. Each pick-up contains 30. |
}} | }} | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=Triple Bomb | | title=Triple Bomb | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Bombs.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=8 | crop_y=0}} |
− | | desc= | + | | desc=Same as the regular bomb but drops three bombs with each volley. Each pick-up contains 15. |
}} | }} | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=Missile | | title=Missile | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Bombs.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=0}} |
− | | desc= | + | | desc=A missile that drops down and then shoots forwards, for taking out ground targets. Each pick-up contains 25. |
}} | }} | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=Napalm | | title=Napalm | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Bombs.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=24 | crop_y=0}} |
− | | desc= | + | | desc=An incendiary that bursts into multiple explosions. Each pick-up contains 20. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Hyper Ball | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Bombs.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | desc=Shoots several large fireball from the Freedom Fighter. Each pick-up contains 8. | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=Speed-Up | | title=Speed-Up | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Other.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}} |
− | | desc= | + | | desc=Increases the movement speed of the Freedom Fighter. |
}} | }} | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=Bonus | | title=Bonus | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Other.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=8 | crop_y=0}} |
− | | desc= | + | | desc=Awards the player with 5,000 bonus points. |
}} | }} | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=1-Up | | title=1-Up | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Other.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=0}} |
− | | desc= | + | | desc=Awards the player with an extra life. |
}} | }} | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=1-Down | | title=1-Down | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Other.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=24 | crop_y=0}} |
− | | desc= | + | | desc=Instantly kills the player. |
}} | }} | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
| title=Guard | | title=Guard | ||
− | | sprite= | + | | sprite={{sprite|Aerial Assault SMS, Items, Other.png | 2 | crop_width=8 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}} |
− | | desc= | + | | desc=A shield that surrounds the Freedom Fighter and absorbs five hits before dissipating. |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} |
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System(s): Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Publisher: Sega | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer: Sanritsu[1], Sega R&D 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Peripherals supported: Gear-to-Gear Cable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: Shooting[2][3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of players: 1-2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aerial Assault (Master System) (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 it was referred to as such in several magazine reviews.
Contents
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, who flies off to stop the N.A.C.
Gameplay (Master System version)
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.
fires the primary weapon, which has unlimited ammunition and can be held down to fire continuously. 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.
Levels
Mission 1 | |
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Attack the enemy's open seas fleet and sink the enemy battleship "Vinsk." | |
Mission 2 | |
Ascend into the stratosphere and intercept the enemy bomber fleet. The target is the massive bomber CB-53. | |
Mission 3 | |
Location of N.A.C.'s headquarters detected. Destroy the cliff fortress to gain entrance. | |
Mission 4 | |
Raid the N.A.C.'s headquarters and destroy "EL." | |
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. |
Items
Primary Weapons
Bombs
Bomb | |
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A basic bomb. Each pick-up contains 30. | |
Triple Bomb | |
Same as the regular bomb but drops three bombs with each volley. Each pick-up contains 15. | |
Missile | |
A missile that drops down and then shoots forwards, for taking out ground targets. Each pick-up contains 25. | |
Napalm | |
An incendiary that bursts into multiple explosions. Each pick-up contains 20. | |
Hyper Ball | |
Shoots several large fireball from the Freedom Fighter. Each pick-up contains 8. |
Other
Speed-Up | |
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Increases the movement speed of the Freedom Fighter. | |
Bonus | |
Awards the player with 5,000 bonus points. | |
1-Up | |
Awards the player with an extra life. | |
1-Down | |
Instantly kills the player. | |
Guard | |
A shield that surrounds the Freedom Fighter and absorbs five hits before dissipating. |
Production credits
Magazine articles
- Main article: Aerial Assault (Master System)/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Master System version
also published in:
- Computer & Video Games (UK) #108: "November 1990" (1990-10-16)[11]
- ACE (UK) #38: "November 1990" (1990-10-xx)[12]
also published in:
- Computer & Video Games (UK) #109: "December 1990" (1990-11-16)[13]
- ACE (UK) #39: "December 1990" (1990-11-xx)[14]
- Sega Power (UK) #14: "January 1991" (1990-12-06)[15]
- Computer & Video Games (UK) #110: "January 1991" (1990-12-15)[16]
also published in:
- Sega Visions (US) #5: "Summer 1991" (1991-xx-xx)[17]
- Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #27: "October 1991" (1991-xx-xx)[18]
Game Gear version
also published in:
- Hobby Consolas (ES) #18: "Marzo 1993" (1993-xx-xx)[19]
- Todo Sega (ES) #1: "Abril 1993" (1993-03-15)[20]
Physical scans
Master System version
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Technical information
ROM dump status
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References
- ↑ http://gdri.smspower.org/wiki/index.php/Sanritsu
- ↑ File:AerialAssault SMS EU Box.jpg
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/gamegear/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2018-12-07 04:57)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 ACE, "January 1991" (UK; 1990-12-xx), page 165
- ↑ ACE, "September 1990" (UK; 1990-08-03), page 58
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "October 1990" (UK; 1990-09-16), page 117
- ↑ Player One, "Octobre 1990" (FR; 1990-xx-xx), page 39
- ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "June 1992" (US; 1992-xx-xx), page 41
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "October 1992 (Go! Issue 12)" (UK; 1992-09-15), page 7
- ↑ GamePro, "January 1991" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 44
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "November 1990" (UK; 1990-10-16), page 58
- ↑ ACE, "November 1990" (UK; 1990-10-xx), page 92
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "December 1990" (UK; 1990-11-16), page 168
- ↑ ACE, "December 1990" (UK; 1990-11-xx), page 102
- ↑ Sega Power, "January 1991" (UK; 1990-12-06), page 2
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "January 1991" (UK; 1990-12-15), page 98
- ↑ Sega Visions, "Summer 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 10
- ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "October 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 142
- ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Marzo 1993" (ES; 1993-xx-xx), page 29
- ↑ Todo Sega, "Abril 1993" (ES; 1993-03-15), page 2
- ↑ ACE, "September 1990" (UK; 1990-08-03), page 56
- ↑ Ação Games, "Setembro 1991" (BR; 1991-09-xx), page 28
- ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "Volume IV" (UK; 1990-11-xx), page 89
- ↑ The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (UK; 1991-05-xx), page 90
- ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 137
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "August 1990" (UK; 1990-07-16), page 86
- ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Enero 1992" (ES; 199x-xx-xx), page 92
- ↑ Joystick, "Novembre 1990" (FR; 1990-1x-xx), page 124
- ↑ Mega Play, "November/December 1990" (US; 1990-xx-xx), page 31
- ↑ Micromanía (segunda época), "Enero 1991" (ES; 199x-xx-xx), page 34
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 132
- ↑ Player One, "Octobre 1990" (FR; 1990-xx-xx), page 38
- ↑ S: The Sega Magazine, "August 1990" (UK; 1990-07-05), page 4
- ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 41
- ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 55
- ↑ Sega Pro, "November 1991" (UK; 1991-xx-xx), page 18
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 70
- ↑ Tilt, "Septembre 1990" (FR; 1990-0x-xx), page 100
- ↑ Tilt, "Décembre 1990" (FR; 1990-1x-xx), page 116
- ↑ Zero, "October 1990" (UK; 1990-xx-xx), page 89
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