After Burner II

One of Sega’s big arcade hits using their ‘super scaler’ technology, it was a bold move to try and convert this to any home machine. After Burner II is, quite simply, one of the most mindless shooters that you’re ever likely to play: simply fly your F-14 into the screen, dodging missiles like crazy and letting all hell loose with your vulcan cannon. There is precious little strategy – even less than Space Harrier, and often luck plays more of a part than skill. The action is split up by the occasional bonus stage – a run through a canyon blowing up anything that dares to exist in front of you. Fuelling planes and landing strips also make a regular appearance.