description After Burner Overview
After Burner is a 1987 arcade rail shooter featuring an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet. Players navigate 18 stages by destroying enemies using machine guns and heat-seeking missiles within a third-person perspective. The game utilizes a hydraulic motion simulator cabinet that replicates an aircraft cockpit with movement and rotation synced to the gameplay.
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info After Burner Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1987 |
help After Burner FAQ
What aircraft do you fly in After Burner?
The player's aircraft is modeled on the Grumman F-14 Tomcat. It carries a machine gun and lock-on missiles for destroying enemy aircraft across 18 stages.
What made the After Burner arcade cabinet unusual?
Sega sold upright and moving cockpit versions, including a deluxe cabinet that tilted in response to the player's controls. The motion hardware complemented Yu Suzuki's fast sprite-scaling presentation.
What is the difference between After Burner and After Burner II?
Sega released both in 1987, but After Burner II expanded the game to 23 stages and added throttle control. Many home versions marketed simply as After Burner were actually derived from the revised sequel.
Is After Burner a flight simulator?
No, it is an arcade rail shooter built around speed, dodging, and rapid target locking. The F-14 follows a largely predetermined route rather than offering the free navigation of a simulator.
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