Aero Blasters
Aero Blasters stands as a defining action title on the Sega Genesis. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Kaneko
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (940)
- Last updated
Aero Blasters Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Aero Blasters on our in-browser Mega Drive emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Aero Blasters Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Aero Blasters on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Aero Blasters" Mega Drive longplay 1991
Aero Blasters Cheat Codes
8 community-curated cheats for Aero Blasters. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Lives P1
FFC016:0AFFC016:000A -
Infinite Lives P2
FFC216:0AFFC216:000A -
Shooting Helper Powerup Modifier
FFC011:0?FFC010:0001 -
Gun Powerup Modifier
FFC005:0?FFC004:0002 -
Can Charge Up Longer P1
FFC018:00FFC018:0000 -
Less SFX
FFC017:00FFC016:0000 -
Keep Special Helpers Shots And Power of Weapons After The Death
ALKT-AA6J+ALSA-AA6JFFC011:0001 -
Infinite Credit
FFE067:0003AWTA-AA3L
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aero Blasters released?
Aero Blasters was released in 1991 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Aero Blasters?
Aero Blasters was developed by Kaneko, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Aero Blasters support?
Aero Blasters supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Aero Blasters?
Aero Blasters is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Aero Blasters for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Aero Blasters runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Aero Blasters in the browser?
No. Aero Blasters streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Aero Blasters?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Aero Blasters work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Aero Blasters this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Aero Blasters. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
