Sega Master System · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
After Burner
Certified classic
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | After Burner |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
After Burner is a shoot 'em up released for the Sega Master System, developed by SEGA. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
Among the 31 Master System shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the After Burner series. The series also appears on other systems with After Burner (32X) and After Burner (NES). SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the Master System's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing After Burner is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
After Burner cheats & codes
9 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 00C0-1809 |
|---|---|
| Level Select (Replace ? To Play Different Levels) | 00C0-17?? |
After Burner walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Master System games today
The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.
After Burner FAQ
Who made After Burner?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is After Burner multiplayer?
No. After Burner is a single-player game.
How long does After Burner take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, After Burner typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about After Burner on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.