After Burner

• Release Date: 1987
• Genre: Simulation
• Style: Flight Combat Sim
• Similar Games: Blue Lightning (Atari Lynx), G-LOC: Air Battle (Arcade)

Review: Overall

Although repetitive and a bit shallow, After Burner does a wonderful job creating realistic illusions of speed and 3D depth. Viewed from a third person, behind-the-plane perspective, this fun, graphically impressive, over-the-top shooter puts players in a high-speed fighter jet, firing a gun and lock-on missiles at incoming planes. Banking frequently decreases the chances of being hit by enemy fire. Suspension of disbelief is very easy in this game, especially when playing the sit-down, cockpit cabinet version.

Review: Enjoyment

The gameplay is a bit repetitive, but the thrill of flying in the game's virtual environment is quite enjoyable.

Review: Graphics

Excellent graphics that give you a really great sense of speed and depth.

Review: Sound

Decent sound effects and good music.

Review: Replay Value

There's very little variety in the gameplay, so you don't have much of an incentive to replay the game.