Sega 32X · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
After Burner
| System | Sega 32X |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 (originally 1987) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | Rutubo Games |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | After Burner |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Sega 32X in 1995, After Burner is a shoot 'em up developed by Rutubo Games and published by SEGA. Depending on the region, you may also know it as After Burner Complete. This 32X release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1987. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It came out in the 32X's second year on the market. Other notable 32X releases from 1995 include Virtua Fighter, Blackthorne and Knuckles' Chaotix. Among the 7 32X shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the After Burner series. The series also appears on other systems with After Burner (Master System) and After Burner (NES).
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)
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
6 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Inf Missiles | FF8D67:0065 |
|---|---|
| Inf Lives | FF88E1:0064 |
| Infinite lives | AMEA-AA9Y |
| Infinite missiles | ALBA-AA94 |
| Start with 90 missiles (instead of 50) | MJCT-CAAA |
| Enable Arcade Mode | FF200D:0001 |
After Burner walkthroughs & guides
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Playing 32X games today
With only around forty games, the 32X is a quick library to survey and a fun piece of Sega history.
After Burner FAQ
When did After Burner come out on the 32X?
After Burner was released for the Sega 32X in 1995; the original game dates back to 1987.
Who made After Burner?
It was developed by Rutubo Games and published 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.