Overview and Gameplay
Edgar Ektor has returned with Plan B, sending Aero through a magician’s box into a strange new world. This side-scrolling action platformer spans seven themed worlds, including Bell Castle, the Boardin’ Zone, Disco Fever, and Ektor’s Engine.
Aero runs, jumps, drills through enemies and obstacles, throws collectible stars, and searches large stages for secret rooms and bonus entrances. Barber poles serve as checkpoints, while passwords allow progress to resume from the beginning of a completed world. The sequel uses more direct progression and a more forgiving health system than its predecessor, although later hazards and pits remain demanding.
Controls And Mechanics
- Movement: Run, climb ladders, duck, push objects, and maneuver in the air.
- Attacks: Throw stars or combine jumps with directional and downward drill moves.
- Special actions: Slide, look around, collect A-E-R-O letters, and use temporary flight, fire, and drill upgrades.
- Progression: Chance Rooms, bonus symbols, bosses, extra lives, score items, three starting lives, and two continues support the solo campaign.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 1995
- Developer: Iguana Entertainment, with additional development by Iguana UK
- Publisher: Sun Corporation of America under the Sunsoft brand
- Platform: Sega Genesis
