In After Burner, sit in the cockpit and control the F-14 Tomcat against your opponents. 18 levels await you in it NES-Shooter. The game's developer was AM2. Sega took over publishing.
The flight simulator After Burner
In this game you get a combat flight simulator for the NES. From the 1980's through the 1990's, flight simulators were extremely popular in arcades. They were designed for arcade systems. The game's arcade machine was built to resemble an airplane cockpit. 18 levels are waiting to be completed. The first part of the game appeared in 1987.
The control
Because of this, the game is difficult to control. The controls are poorly implemented and the level of difficulty is correspondingly high. When playing, you don't notice when you've completed a stage. The color spectrum covers green, blue and red land. The game is played with a joystick and two additional buttons. The thrust lever could also be used in the game.
The perspective
The game's fighter jet corresponds to an F-14 Tomcat. The flight takes place in third-person perspective. Accordingly, you are always behind the aircraft. From this perspective you fight against different opponents. SEGA was responsible for the game design.
The versions
Sega created different arcade machines for the game. One was the standard case and the other was a hydraulic sit-down version for the game. In the hydraulic implementation, an airplane cockpit was simulated, which moves according to the game. In the later second part, Sega added a thrust lever. The game was released for different systems. The lead developer of the game was Suzuki Yū. Dalali Software Ltd. ported the game.
Conclusion on After Burner
This is a disappointing game from the NES range. The game isn't really worth it and there's more to it if you don't play it.
The game series
The lead developer of the game was Suzuki Yu.
The following games belong to the series:
- 1987 - Afterburner
- 1987 - After Burner II
- 1991 - After Burner III
- 2006 – After Burner Climax
- 2007 - After Burner: Black Falcon
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