Classic Game Room - AFTER BURNER II for Sega Saturn review

[@mikejandrews]

In Europe, there was the SEGA Ages Vol. 1 collection. It's fairly affordable. The disc included After Burner II, Out Run, and Space Harrier. I guess SEGA knew they'd have a hard job selling them as stand alone games over here.

[@expectingbrainchild1707]

After Burner II + the Saturn mission flight stick = Godly

[@craigjuan5744]

I absolutely need the Mission Flight Stick!

[@Ninkyo893]

I always loved the music in these games. I'm glad the recent PS3 and 360 versions let you play with the original soundtracks. =-)

[@MrThunderwing]

'Unofficial' version? Is your Saturn Modded then Mark?

[@morbozim]

Fire Fire Fire, reminds me of that AVGN video with the head set accessory

[@DTM-Books]

The Saturn version of Afterburner II should include support for analog control, but I can't remember if that means the 3D control pad, or only the analog control stick. In any case, it should be easier to fly with analog instead of the d-pad (which isn't that bad).

[@Tricob1974]

Missiles can be dodged by moving from one corner of the screen to the other, just after the missiles are fired. It seems the missiles don't lock on its target, but rather on your position in the game screen. Such is the case with 90% of arcade shooters from that era. :-)

[@Megalodon64]

Afterburner was my favorite arcade game as a kid. it was also one of the first games I ever played in my entire life.

[@oldman6688]

Dude. Why not donate to this guy? He's one of the best youtube reviewers.

[@diskdok]

Unbelievable that this still lookes so good

[@bsg4000]

After Burner II was part of the Sega Ages disc for the Saturn in North America. The disc also had OutRun and Space Harrier

[@nekomarulupin]

The game you are looking for, as far as an american copy of Afterburner II goes would be Sega Ages for the Saturn. In Japan, several arcade classics were released for the Saturn, and when brought here, they combined Outrun, Space Harrier and After Burner II into one game and released it as the Sega Ages collection. It can be found in both the states and Europe, and cost about as much as buying one of these games from Japan.

[@Ryoga2K]

"unofficial version" lol, although it's good to see the Saturn can play cdr games without problems.

[@Chuck-RETROGAMECAVE]

The reviewer points out the Saturn version is hard to control with the Saturn D-pad. This is in part due to the game being designed for the 3D controller & the flight-stick. With either analog controller, the game plays great. After Burner on 32X only supports the standard digital controller of course so the Saturn gets points if you have a Saturn analog controller.

[@HatmasterM]

Bahahaha, Radiant Silvergun. Luckily, that's coming out on XBLA in 2011, much to the chagrin of collectors. I can't wait to see your review of THAT, specifically. Keep up the good work, Mark!

[@Chuck-RETROGAMECAVE]

AfterBurner II can be found on USA Saturn release " Sega Ages" which gives you 3 games: Afterburner II, Outrun, Space Harrier. All arcade perfect ports. The 32X version is nice because its on a cart which means no load times. Sound is clear on the 32X as well. Search eBay for Saturn Sega Ages and you will find USA prints starting at $40. Knowing you get 3 games makes the price easier to swallow.

[@Halbmond]

Those bitmap graphics looks great! Much better than 3D from that era like Ace Combat.

[@MaxwellStarr]

I did Research about these ports when I got my Japanese copy of Outrun Arcade. They indeed are straight Arcade ports emulated on the Saturn, and official. They were released in North America/Europe in a 'Sega Ages' pack, and individually in the 'Sega Ages' series in Japan. The Japanese versions (at least Outrun) included remixes of the original Music - which are badass. Also, in Outrun at least, theres a button combo you can press that unlocks 60fps gameplay. I bought my Saturn for that alone.

[@Ayy_Doll_Fiddler]

Ad-blocker, buddy... they work like a charm.

[@acidsyringe69]

The explosions are awesome

[@KaiserChiefsPocketbombs]

i cant wait for this to come out on the 3DS, it's gonna look nuts, especially with that new 3DS with better 3D

[@brtshstel]

I would love to have this. Ever since I got the Tengen Afterburner for the NES and AB2 for the Genesis, I am becoming addicted to this game. I wish there was an unlicensed SNES port that used Mode 7 graphics. If I ever learn how to homebrew stuff, I will try that.

[@tommytwotacos8106]

why no use the Sega Mission Stick?

[@RottenRroses]

Was the Afterburner II Arcade featured in Terminator 2?

[@h748syb]

Can be found in Europe on the Sega ages compilation which is ace. Also very common!

[@SegaFanatic5188]

If I remember correctly this game is compatible with the Saturn Mission Stick, you might want to give it a try with that and see if the controls are better.

[@NoName-hm4wb]

I really like the 32X version of Afterburner II!

[@retrogamingguitarist5961]

That's a great version of the game too. I have that version as well. It's as close as you're gonna get to an arcade perfect port on a cartridge.

[@MustNotRead]

does anyone know the name of the CGR signature tune ?? artist? it's a really uplifting song, i want to find it! :)

[@dave4shmups]

This did get a U.S. release on the Sega Ages disc, and there is a Sega Saturn mission stick that you can use with this game.

[@Ycdnre]

As I remember this game was released in Europe for Sega Saturn bundled with Space Harrier and OutRun all in one disc but I'm not sure if they were arcade ports or sega mega drive ports.

[@Highretrogamelord]

Can you not play this game with the 3D Controller? =O

[@Monacomaverick]

The only way you could get this in the USA was on the Sega Ages collection for the Saturn. You could buy it individually, but it would be import only. Other Sega classics got the same treatment, but they were only sold in Japan as well.

[@noobathis]

2 years ago i thought old games are shit, but now i have 4 retro consoles with lots of games, you and AVGN inspired me to collect, retro games rule, new games drule :)

[@joystickjedi]

This game is beautiful with the SEGA Saturn Mission Stick.

[@BrianCostelloe]

Music at 03:00 kicks butt and makes a great ring tone!

[@2point0L]

Wow, i remember seeing the arcade machine when i was 7, i wanted to play it so badly

[@SuperGolemio]

Afterburner II is on Sega Ages for Sega Saturn, isn't it?

[@nicholasthetaylor]

Hiya. This is available in europe as part of the Sega Ages Volume 1. pack. Controversially, there were no other Sega Ages packs released, but other games on this pack are Outun and Space Harrier. It'll cost about £8 on ebay, and its an essential Sega Saturn purchase in my humble opinion. Afterburner 2 is very very hard, but if you give it enough time the difficulty is perfect for an experienced player. I'm addicted

[@cakestalker]

It was released both in Europe and the U.S on a disc called Sega Ages which includes After Burner II, Outrun and Space Harrier.

[@DoodeWarrior]

OMG I used to play the first one on my Gameboy Advanced when I was a kid xD

[@deathaxe]

This was indeed released in Europe, part of the sega ages pack with space harrier and outrun.

[@HashiriyaZ]

I enjoyed the 32x version.

[@Glamosapien]

i only recignise it from terminator 2 including the big arcade machine chair thingy that spins around

[@feathersareheavierthansteel]

2:50 That music is also heard in Bayonetta as an easter egg.

[@HereMikeWas]

it received a North America release on the Sega Ages with 3 games on one disc you can find it as Sega Ages Sega Saturn on ebay.

[@JustContinuous]

I have After Burner on NES. Which is pretty fun. Never could find the one on Saturn. I'll have to checkout EBAY.

[@davidnabbit]

This was released in the US by Working Designs as part of Sega Ages. No need to buy bootleg copies. From what I've read, it has analog controller support.

[@imayjustsay]

@Swordmangoof Its actually saying 'fire', it happens every time the cross fire locks on to an enemy. This is the point the player shoots his homing missile.

[@SaturnMemories]

Sounds like you need the Saturn Mission Stick, Mark.

[@WheelcraftBicycles]

Does CGR have a modded saturn? Unmodded saturns will not play burned games.

[@A1989012]

This is the original Arcade-Version of After Burner II from 1987. It is 1:1 portet to the Saturn. The easyest way to get this game ist to buy Shenmue II and go into Phoenix Building in Kowloon.

[@reesercliff]

after burner 2 did actually come to the us on the saturn by working designs it came on a disc with out run and space harrier.

[@MrGish1]

@ignaciojork I know but what does "SO Lando" mean

[@LamentOfInnocence1]

DAMN THAT IS A FINE LOOKING GAME DEM GRAPHICS MAN

[@straygar]

Why does "rn" together in video titles in the default size with the default font on Firefoox look like an "m"?

[@ZL4D]

Adblock FTW!

[@knightrider4545]

@Swordmangoof No it Fire! when you line up the box infront of the planes it saying you can fire a rocket at them to take them out.

[@arioca]

@BillyCauseyjr Working Designs published Sega Ages Volume 1 in the USA, comprising OutRun, Space Harrier, and After Burner 2 in one disc.

[@RockinOscar]

yes. i do remember that arcade machine.

[@MrGish1]

What does "so Lando" mean?

[@Caije]

So... is the Genesis version slower?

[@Carnage6X]

The key to avoiding missiles is to constantly do barrel rolls.

[@bajan13ken]

Awesome music!

[@sokolov26]

were was the terminator 2 refence

[@The2143]

In the japanese versio of this game i think this game had a special gamepad. i dont know if it was released in the US. i think its called a 3D controller

[@TheSynrgy1987]

this was released in euope or at least in the UK in a tripple pack, sega ages vol 1, Afterburner II, Outrun, Space Harrier II, i got mine for free :) Awesomeness! and yes i know this video is old!

[@Sweenus987]

Pirate Copy?

[@darthwez3026]

It was released in europe as sega ages package i had it after butner 2 outrun and space harrier

[@ben18pl]

Everybody sreams THANKS JOSE!!!

[@socillizt4life]

All of the games you mentioned were also playable in Shenmue on the Dreamcast,except Hang-on,which was included in Shenmue 2.Where is SHENMUE 3 SEGA???

[@LeShark75]

I would play this with the Night Analogue stick. A lot better than the standard pad.

[@The90sGamingGuy]

This game looks good. I have only seen an arcade cab of this game once and that was back in early 2000's.The game is featured in Terminator 2 Judgment Day.The Genesis version of the game is too slow of game play. There is also an NES port of this game. I did not see a new After burner game for next gen consoles when searching online.

[@Narniak69]

Sega Ages release by Working Designs = After Burner II + Outrun + Space Harrier = $$$

[@RemixedVoice]

@GeneratorNJ if they didn't have us watch ads we would have to pay monthly for youtube

[@TheShonenJumper]

Unofficial version,huh?^^

[@leocorrea5935]

Great!

[@linkonair]

fucking hell, that game looks awesome X) surprisingly, heck, old FPSes havent aged that well

[@EndUser2090]

I would like to donate my friend's "copy" of Rez but IDK what's Mark's address or if he would review a non official copy.

[@Robloxblacky]

@GeneratorNJ adblock?

[@gumdeo]

I liked this game on the Saturn.

[@dgenerate707]

@funky3ddy I could've swore that's what they were saying when the missles are coming at him.

[@ThisIsEDX]

So he has a modded saturn? Interesting... Looks awesome, this also is on the 32X.

[@EddieKMusic]

HAHA, this game is AWESOME!!! I used to play it on Sega genesis! :D

[@nightruler666]

hold on there is a new mexico?

[@danz409]

jose from Mexico. i think you just mentioned every other male in Mexico. but fun looking game really. i wouldn't mind having it. or one like it

[@svcxac]

@RottenRroses Yes! John Connor playing it.

[@RealNanosaur]

You should review Tiny Tank

[@SmaMan]

Yeah, this looks just like the 32X version, released in America and is pretty easy to find... and they call it After Burner: Complete, but it's exactly like II.

[@Lopson13]

I thought this version of Afterburner 2 was a direct port made by Sega. I mean, I think it's part of the Sega Ages Collection, therefore it should be an official version.

[@KrypticGuy666]

OH SNAP HE TOTALLY BLEW UP!!!!! 1:58

[@russell56443]

Thanks for Reviewing this one! I can play Jp games so Im going to be looking for this ;0)

[@Chamele7n]

John, there's this cop scopin' for ya!

[@WarlikeSRK]

actually outrun is not arcade perfect at all. It doesnt have the ferarri car, and the graphics are not the same, also the billboards are different. It also contains a few glitches not present in the sega saturn version (which is by far the best version). Also im pretty sure this version of afterburner is considered the best.

[@Guernicaman]

This should be made available on GameRoom. I fact, SEGA shold make all their classic arcade games available on GameRoom.

[@Highretrogamelord]

@Swordmangoof Pie...Pie...it's an American Pie :P

[@wicky615]

@GeneratorNJ ADblock plus for firefox

[@Kane615]

@Swordmangoof Because the guy on the radio was telling him that is pie is ready.

[@AaronAndersonRWP]

Afterburner is excellent, this version looks very impressive, and Afterburner Climax is great as well! Amazingly they've actually got the Afterburner Climax arcade machine in my area which is incredible because the arcade here is pathetic, not really an arcade at all. Why I had to write this? I don't know.

[@dgenerate707]

I played this on Sega CD.

[@DTM-Books]

Sega Ages was brought to the US Saturn, thanks to Working Designs. The disc includes After Burner II, Outrun, and Space Harrier. It's nice to have several games at once, as the Japanese Sega Ages discs feature only a single game per disc.