Aaero

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Aaero is a British indie rhythm-action rail shooter developed by the two-person studio Mad Fellows. It released on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Windows on April 11, 2017. A Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch came out on December 24, 2018 (with a Japan release on December 27, 2018). A sequel, Aaero 2, released in 2024 for Steam and Xbox Series X|S.

Gameplay
- You pilot a spacecraft with twin-stick controls: left stick moves the ship, right stick aims.
- As the music plays, ribbons of light swirl around you; you grind along them to absorb the energy of the song.
- The levels are on-rails, twisting with obstacles and occasional enemies. You lock on targets and shoot using the right stick and triggers.

Development and tech
- Developed by Mad Fellows (a two-person team).
- Designer: Paul Norris; Programmer: Daniel Horbury; Artists: Paul Norris and Kostas Michalopoulos.
- Engine: Unity.

Platforms
- Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Windows, Nintendo Switch.

Reception
- Metacritic: generally favorable reviews (PS4 77, Xbox One 80, Switch 83).
- Kotaku praised its visuals and concept; Forbes gave it 9.5/10.