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After Burner II

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Also known as
3D After Burner II AB2 After Burner After Burner Complete Sega Ages After Burner II アフターバーナーⅡ

This Z-axis shoot 'em up uses sprite-scaling technology for high-velocity combat in an F-14 Tomcat, challenging pilots with intense air missions.

After Burner II was originally released in arcades in 1987. The DOS version was published by Activision in 1989, matching the legacy year.

About After Burner II

After Burner II represents an enhanced version of its predecessor, with the primary home computer and console adaptations typically derived from this iteration. The gameplay foundation is largely unchanged, though it introduces a manual control for adjusting flight speed.

Several ports were developed for systems like the NES, Amiga, and Commodore 64, with notable technical variations between initial and subsequent releases. Additional content includes new stages, adversaries, and an increased missile supply, alongside minor audio refinements.

After Burner II Screenshots

10 images
Title screen
Intro of pilot
Intro of plane
Hi-score table
Taking off from the aircraft carrier
Stage 1 - Barrel roll
Stage 1 - Dog-fighting
Stage 3 - Night, refuel and reload
Stage 4 - Incoming enemies
Stage 8 - Shoot and avoid the gun turrets