After Burner
Afterburner is a conversion of the arcade game of the same name. The goal is simple- use your F-14 Tomcat and shoot as many enemies as you can. This aircraft has two weapons- lock-on missiles and Vulcan cannons (basically machine guns). In some versions there is an option to let the cannons shoot automatically all the time. The game is viewed from behind the plane with you fighting wave after wave of enemy fighters. But at heart it offers the usual shooter mechanics, meaning you spend most of your time dodging and shooting. Sometimes you come across a friendly supply plane and if you dock with it you can replenish your missiles.
- Genre
- Flying
- Year
- 1989
- Developer
- SEGA Enterprises Ltd.
- Publisher
- Tengen Inc.
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
After Burner frequently asked questions
How do I play After Burner online with a friend?
After Burner (NES/Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play After Burner on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find After Burner in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does After Burner netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play After Burner for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play After Burner on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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