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After Burner
After Burner is an arcade-style action game developed by SEGA and released in 1988 for the Master System. Players pilot a supersonic jet fighter through intense aerial combat missions across multiple global locations. The game features a distinctive behind-the-cockpit perspective, requiring quick reflexes to dodge incoming enemy fire, lock on to targets, and execute bombing and missile attacks. Each mission spans multiple stages with increasing difficulty. Players must manage fuel and ammunition supplies while navigating fast-scrolling environments filled with enemy aircraft, tanks, helicopters, and ground installations. The SMS controller handles steering and aiming, with button combinations activating different weapon types. The difficulty escalates progressively, with later stages introducing more aggressive enemy formations and hazardous terrain. Originally inspired by the arcade cabinet's hydraulic motion seats, the Master System version translates this action-packed experience into engaging gameplay requiring precise timing and strategic awareness.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Platform
- Master System
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2.3K)
- Last updated
After Burner Controls — Master System Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for After Burner on our in-browser Master System emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Pause | Start / Pause |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
After Burner Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of After Burner on Master System before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"After Burner" Master System longplay
After Burner Cheat Codes
7 community-curated cheats for After Burner. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Lives
00C0-180900B-C3D-3BE -
Level Select (Replace ? To Play Different Levels)
00C0-17?? -
Level Select [Replace ? To Play Different Levels]
00C0-1700 -
Invincibility Missiles (1/3)
C91-09D-19D -
Invincibility Missiles (2/3)
180-ADC-4CA -
Invincibility Missiles (3/3)
C91-24C-19D -
Aircraft Invincibility
C9B-56D-91D
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed After Burner?
After Burner was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does After Burner support?
After Burner is a single-player Action game for the Master System.
What type of game is After Burner?
After Burner is a Action game for the Master System, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play After Burner for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — After Burner runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play After Burner in the browser?
No. After Burner streams from a public archive into a browser-side Master System emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in After Burner?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Master System cartridge supported.
Does After Burner work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Master System emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play After Burner this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of After Burner. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
