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After Burner III vs Airforce Delta

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After Burner III
After Burner IIIFly the F‑14 Tomcat and unleash afterburner fury in high‑speed arcade combat.
Airforce Delta
Airforce DeltaHigh‑speed aerial combat with over 30 upgradeable jets
Overview
Description

Strap into the Navy's fiercest jet, the F‑14 Tomcat, and blast through enemy defenses with blazing afterburners. Experience rapid, arcade‑style dogfights as you dodge cannon fire and lock onto targets. Roll 360 degrees to obliterate desert tank patrols, radio towers, and missile sites, delivering nonstop aerial action that tests your reflexes and precision.

Take the cockpit of a mercenary fleet and blast through Mach‑2 dogfights, dropping massive payloads on pinpoint targets. The game challenges you to out‑maneuver enemy bogeys, manage fuel, and upgrade your aircraft for ever‑greater firepower. Contracted missions, a variety of bombers and fighters, and a simple yet addictive scoring system keep the action intense from take‑off to touchdown.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action & Shooter
Action & Shooter
Best for
Arcade shooter fans
Fans of arcade flight combat
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
1991-12-31
1999-07-29
Specifications
developer
CRI Middleware, Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Konami
publisher
CSK Research Institute, Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Konami
age rating
ESRB E
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Fast, exhilarating gameplay
  • Simple controls suitable for newcomers
  • Varied target types keep action fresh
  • Authentic F‑14 Tomcat experience
  • Large selection of aircraft
  • Robust upgrade system
  • Fast‑paced combat
  • Simple controls suitable for newcomers
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player mode
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
  • Short overall campaign length
  • Limited to single‑player only
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
  • Replay variety can feel repetitive after many missions
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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

After Burner III delivers a focused, fast‑paced F‑14 arcade experience, while Airforce Delta offers broader variety with over 30 upgradeable jets.

Key differences

  • •Aircraft selection: one authentic F‑14 vs 30+ different planes.
  • •Upgrade system: none in After Burner III vs engine, armor, bomb upgrades in Airforce Delta.
  • •Campaign depth: short single‑player campaign in After Burner III vs longer, contract‑style missions in Airforce Delta.
  • •Pricing detail: After Burner III lists $19.99 MSRP; Airforce Delta price not specified.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Airforce Delta provides multiple aircraft, upgrades and varied missions, offering more gameplay diversity than a single F‑14.

Airforce Delta

Platform availability

No platform information is provided for either title.

Tie

Price & value

After Burner III lists $19.99; Airforce Delta price is not specified, making direct comparison impossible.

Tie

Multiplayer / co‑op

Both games are single‑player only.

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Content & replayability

Airforce Delta's 30+ jets and upgrade system give higher replay value than After Burner III's single‑plane campaign.

Airforce Delta

Difficulty & accessibility

Both advertise simple controls suitable for newcomers; no further difficulty data provided.

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Graphics & performance

Both are described as having dated graphics; no quantitative performance data available.

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Choose After Burner III if…

Players who want a classic, focused F‑14 arcade shooter with instant afterburner action.

Choose Airforce Delta if…

Players who prefer a larger roster, upgrades and longer mission variety.

Common questions

What is the cost of each game?

After Burner III costs $19.99 MSRP; Airforce Delta's price is not specified in the provided facts.

Do either of the games support multiplayer?

No. Both titles are single‑player only.

Which game offers more variety in aircraft and upgrades?

Airforce Delta offers over 30 aircraft with engine, armor, and bomb upgrades; After Burner III features only the F‑14.