Play After Burner (World) Online

After Burner for the Sega Master System came out in 1987, a home port of Sega's popular arcade flight shooter. It was one of those games that tried to bring a flashy, fast paced cabinet experience to the 8 bit console, with mixed but memorable results.

You pilot an F-14 Tomcat, engaging enemy fighters and ground targets across multiple stages. The main goal is survival; you shoot down foes with a machine gun and limited missiles, while constantly evading incoming fire. The signature mechanics include a radar that shows enemy positions and a throttle control to adjust your speed, though the Master System version simplifies the arcade's full cockpit controls. The pacing is relentless, and the difficulty spikes sharply, especially when screen flicker and slowdown become frequent during intense moments. It feels like a frantic, stripped down interpretation of aerial combat, where every second demands quick reflexes.