A.E. is a single-player and multiplayer arcade-style shooting game in which players must shoot down waves of evil flying mechanical stingrays to protect their planet. Set in a sci-fi universe, the game features fast-paced action where players navigate through various levels filled with enemy waves, requiring quick reflexes and strategic shooting. It stands out with its retro graphics and sound design, emphasizing classic arcade gameplay mechanics, and offers both single-player and multiplayer modes for competitive or cooperative play across multiple platforms including PC-8800 Series, MSX, Commodore VIC-20, Atari 8-bit, Apple II, and FM-7.