Aero Fighters is a vertical scrolling shooter. There are four pilots from four countries (Japan, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States) involved in a war. Each country has their own plane: F18 , FSX , AJ-37 or AV-8 . Every plane has a different upgradeable primary and special weapon. The game features overall seven levels, some of which are presented in a random order.
The gameplay is fast-paced, requiring players to navigate through each level, destroying enemy aircraft and collecting power-ups while avoiding obstacles. With its high level of difficulty and addictive gameplay, Aero Fighters has become a classic shoot'em up experience that still appeals to retro gaming enthusiasts today.