description After Burner II Overview
After Burner II is a combat flight simulator and rail shooter developed by Sega and released for arcades in 1987 under the direction of Yu Suzuki. Players pilot an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet through fast-paced, third-person, into-the-screen missions while fending off enemy aircraft. The game achieved significant fame in arcades largely due to its innovative motorized, hydraulic moving cabinet, which physically simulated the pitch and roll of the in-game jet.
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After Burner II ranks #22 of 135 in the Shoot Em Up ranking, behind Dariusburst Chronicle Saviours, ahead of MUSHA.
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What airplane do you fly in After Burner II?
Players pilot an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet through fast-paced, third-person combat missions. The game requires players to fend off enemy aircraft across various into-the-screen stages.
Who directed the arcade game After Burner II?
The game was developed by Sega and released for arcades in 1987 under the direction of Yu Suzuki. Suzuki designed the title to run on Sega's powerful X Board arcade hardware.
Is After Burner II a rail shooter?
Yes, the game functions as a third-person rail shooter where the F-14 Tomcat moves forward automatically through scripted missions. While players can maneuver the jet around the screen, the overall flight path is entirely preset.
Was After Burner II released for home consoles?
Yes, following its successful 1987 arcade debut, Sega ported the game to multiple home platforms. It was subsequently released on consoles like the Sega Master System and the Sega Mega Drive.
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