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Aerobiz is a business simulation video game for the Super NES and Mega Drive/Genesis game consoles, released in 1992 by Koei. It was also released for the FM Towns, PC-9801 and X68000 computer platforms in Japan.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Aerobiz
Once Perestroika is initiated, then the Cold War restrictions no longer apply in the game. Aerobiz is a business simulation video game for the Super NES and Mega Drive/Genesis game consoles, released in 1992 by Koei. It was also released for the FM Towns, PC-9801 and X68000 computer platforms in Japan.
Graphics have been enhanced in this version, but it is only available in Japanese. The sequel Aerobiz Supersonic was released in August 1994 for the SNES and Mega Drive/Genesis. The player has an amount of control over how their airline develops, such as the name, investments, what routes to fly, plane purchases, and other various aspects, while at the mercy of world events such as politics (for instance, choosing to run an airline out of Moscow will restrict the player to buying only Soviet planes, and will make negotiating with Western nations more difficult) and natural disasters.
How Aerobiz Plays
After each player has made their desired moves, the game shows any world events that affect the players (for instance, a labor strike will delay shipments of aircraft from that company, while the Olympic Games will boost traffic worldwide, particularly to the host city). After selecting the timeframe, the players then choose a city for their airline's headquarters. The gameplay is superficially straightforward: players negotiate for access slots at each airport, buy airplanes, then open routes and start business.
The game is won by the first player to achieve the win conditions: link all 22 cities and carry a certain number of passengers (between 2.5 million and 4.5 million, based on difficulty level), all while remaining profitable. Aerobiz features two timeframes to play the game through: 1963 to 1995, and 1983 to 2015. A charter system of independent airlines can have their shares bought or sold on the stock market; owning at least 51% of the company makes it eligible to be assimilated into the main airline.
Why Players Still Load It Up
It was also released for the FM Towns, PC-9801 and X68000 computer platforms in Japan. Graphics have been enhanced in this version, but it is only available in Japanese. Aerobiz is a business simulation video game for the Super NES and Mega Drive/Genesis game consoles, released in 1992 by Koei.
Another sequel known as Air Management '96 was released only in Japan for the Sega Saturn and PlayStation. The player has an amount of control over how their airline develops, such as the name, investments, what routes to fly, plane purchases, and other various aspects, while at the mercy of world events such as politics (for instance, choosing to run an airline out of Moscow will restrict the player to buying only Soviet planes, and will make negotiating with Western nations more difficult) and natural disasters. A remake of this game was made for the Sony PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and Windows PC called Air Management '96.
Aerobiz — Frequently Asked Questions
How many players does Aerobiz support?
This browser version of Aerobiz handles 1 player(s).
Can I play Aerobiz online for free?
Yes — Aerobiz runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play Aerobiz?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Aerobiz?
Aerobiz was developed by Koei and published by Koei.