is a Japan-exclusive

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video game released for the

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in 1990.

Gameplay

Players must control a combat

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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.Overview of ''After Burst''
at MobyGames There are 30 stages with a boss battle on every tenth stage. 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. This game employs a third-person perspective with a side-view.

Reception

References

{{reflist 1990 video games Action video games Game Boy-only games Japan-exclusive video games Masaya Games games Science fiction video games Multiplayer and single-player video games Game Boy games Video games developed in Japan Video games scored by Atsuhiro Motoyama