After Burner III
Fly the F‑14 Tomcat and unleash afterburner fury in high‑speed arcade combat.
Alternatives
Choose Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation if…
- you need online multiplayer modes
- you want to pilot multiple aircraft types
- you rely on lock‑on targeting for several enemies at once
- you play exclusively on Xbox 360
Choose Airstrike II: Gulf Thunder if…
- you want to play with a friend on the same screen
- you like swapping between multiple aircraft with unique
- you enjoy random power‑ups that change each run
- you prefer a comedic tone over strict realism
Choose After Burner II if…
- you want a cabinet that physically tilts with the flight
- you crave the original 1987 arcade feel
- you prioritize high‑score replay over a story campaign
- you’re okay with dated graphics for authentic hardware
- you don’t need multiplayer or modern platform support
Choose Airforce Delta if…
- you need a large pool of unlockable jets
- you want to upgrade engines, armor, and bomb capacity
- you prefer contract‑style missions with cash rewards
- you need the ability to drop very large bombs on tiny
Choose After Burner if…
- you want a campaign that escalates difficulty over multiple
- you need ground‑target variety like tanks and missile sites
- you prefer a desert environment with dynamic scrolling
- you like a fuel‑tanker mechanic for ammo replenishment
- you focus on high‑score replayability without a story mode
How to Decide
After Burner III is best known for its fast, exhilarating arcade‑style F‑14 Tomcat combat with simple controls that appeal to arcade shooter fans. The alternatives split into a few clear camps: After Burner leans on pure arcade adrenaline and high‑score replayability; Ace Combat 6 emphasizes a robust four‑mode multiplayer experience; Airstrike II stands out with a two‑player cooperative mode; Airforce Delta is chosen for its large roster of over 30 upgradeable jets and deep upgrade system; After Burner II differentiates itself with a motion‑linked arcade cabinet that provides physical banking feedback.
When weighing substitutes for After Burner III, focus on (1) multiplayer capability – whether the title offers only single‑player, adds online/co‑op play, or includes full competitive multiplayer; (2) upgrade and customization depth – the presence of an aircraft upgrade system versus a static loadout; (3) physical immersion features – motion‑linked cabinets or other hardware that affect gameplay feel; (4) cooperative play options – dedicated co‑op modes versus solo‑only experiences; and (5) aircraft variety – the number and diversity of selectable jets, which can broaden replay value.
All Alternatives
“Arcade‑focused air combat with large battles, sharing the core fast‑action shooter genre.”
“Arcade shooter set in a Gulf war theme, offering the same quick‑action dogfights and lock‑on mechanics.”
“Another classic After Burner arcade title with identical high‑speed dogfighting gameplay.”
“Arcade‑style aerial combat with multiple jets, matching the fast‑paced shooter feel of After Burner III.”
“Essentially the same arcade jet shooter as After Burner III, just an earlier entry in the series.”
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