Mean Machines Sega
1st May 1993
Publisher: Sega
Machine: Sega Mega Drive (EU Version)
Published in Mean Machines Sega #8
After Burner
Fly through the 3D landscape, blasting planes in a frenzy of arcade action.
Original Scores
Presentation 86% Graphics 92% Sound 93% Playability 94% Lastability 88% Overall 90%
What We Said Then
Jaz: The graphics are awesome, with rapid, convincing 3D update - the planes come towards you at incredible speed.
Matt: The gameplay is repetitive, but the high-speed thrills 'n spills offered by the game more than make up for it.
What We Say Now
Jaz: Repetitive it may be, but this is very fast, highly challenging and great fun. It's still brill after all these years and makes even new games like G-Loc and Afterburner III look very cack indeed. I wouldn't change the marks at all.
Rich: Well, call me very old fashioned, but I still play this game and it is still utterly awesome. In fact, a couple of months ago, my mate showed it to one of the UK's top programmers (who hadn't seen it before) and he was amazed! If you're after a decent shooter I highly recommend this fab game.
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