After Burner

July 13, 1987 Sega AM2 Sega AM2
Shooter Simulator Arcade
Arcade
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Muster up all the skill, reflexes and guts you've got. Because inside your F-14 Thunder Cat, you're going to need all that - and more.

Blast laser-directed, anti-aircraft fire at enemy planes. Dodge heat-seeking missiles with fancy flywork, like dips, turns and barrel rolls. Come head to head with the infamous Flying Fortresses (the toughest of all enemies) and dogfight your way through, to a nanosecond of safety.

And if you make it far enough, a fuel tanker will be waiting for you. Dock successfully and you'll replenish valuable energy and ammunition.

So get your adrenaline pumping and grab your joystick. Then take to the skies. You're not going to believe what's up there!
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Release Date July 13, 1987
Developer Sega AM2
Publisher Sega AM2
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person
Themes Action