AeroGauge is a futuristic racing game that blasts you through six futuristic courses at nearly 1,000 miles per hour. Choose one of 10 high-speed Aeromachines and prepare to race from a default behind-the-ship viewpoint. Not only will you find yourself racing along the ground, but you can soar above courses as well, elevating over obstacles and past enemies to discover shortcuts. Since your craft suffers damage while racing, pit stops are available to replenish lost energy.
Four game modes are available in AeroGauge. Grand Prix involves qualifying for a starting position and racing each course on three difficulty levels, while Single Match pits you against seven computer opponents. Time Attack is race against the clock, and Versus lets you challenge a friend in a split-screen race without computer challengers. AeroGauge automatically saves options and best times directly to the 64-Meg cartridge, but a Controller Pak is needed to race against a "ghost" in the Time Attack mode. Options include three camera views, three controller configurations, and a handicap setting for more competitive races.