After Burst Explained

After Burst
Developer:Dual[1]
Publisher:NCS
Composer:Atsuhiro Motoyama[2]
Genre:Action
Modes:Single-player
Multiplayer
Platforms:Game Boy

is a Japan-exclusive action video game released for the Game Boy in 1990.[3]

Gameplay

Players must control a combat robot with the ultimate goal of destroying the enemy orb. Each level only has one screen to blast hostile robots, solve challenging platforms, and manipulate a series of short puzzles.[4]

There are 30 stages with a boss battle on every tenth stage.[5] A weapon is available; its gunfire can be altered by changing the angle of the gun. The distance of the shot can also be changed by holding down the button for extended periods of time. A two-player duel mode has been added, allowing players to fight either another player or the computer.[4]

This game employs a third-person perspective with a side-view.[4] [6]

Reception

Famitsu 199017 Out of 40
Génération 4Jan, 19919 out of 10
Power PlayFeb, 199159 out of 100
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Notes and References

  1. http://www.gamefaqs.com/gameboy/563009-after-burst/data After Burst
  2. http://vgmdb.net/album/9089 Composer information
  3. Web site: アフターバースト [ゲームボーイ] / ファミ通.com]. www.famitsu.com. 2018-07-26.
  4. http://www.mobygames.com/game/gameboy/after-burst Overview of After Burst
  5. http://www.geocities.jp/whwdp186/p/p-osu-GB.html Level information for After Burst
  6. http://www.giantbomb.com/after-burst/61-34033/all-images/52-525168/gfs_20467_2_1/51-1694224/ Images of After Burst
  7. お買い物に便利 : 新作ゲームクロスレビュー - アフターバースト. Famicom Tsushin. No.22. Pg.20. 26 October 1990.
  8. Web site: After Burst for Game Boy (1990) . 2022-05-21 . MobyGames.