After Burner Climax PlayStation 3
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Metascore
75 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critics What's this?

User Score
6.8 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

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  • Summary: [Playstation Network] The classic arcade game After Burner has now returned for a new generation of gamers. After Burner Climax is fast and frantic action, putting you in the cockpit of the world’s fastest fighter plane. Dodge planes, rockets and bullets while trying to target multiple on-s-screen enemy aircraft. Built for all skill levels, everyone will be able to take to the air and blaze through a branching storyline and over 20 stages. Unlock achievements along the way to unlock exclusive Avatar Awards using your experience and expertise. [Sega]… Collapse

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. 1UP
    100
    Play and enjoy After Burner Climax for what it is: a thrill ride.
  2. Games Master UK
    86
    Sublime. [July 2010, p.93]
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    70
    It's like Mila Kunis on a bobsleigh - sexy, fast and hard to take your eyes off. [July 2010, p.118]
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  4. VideoGamer
    70
    Afterburner Climax is a great, and reasonably priced way to play the arcade game in the comfort of your own home, but it's a remarkably simple game that will leave some people wanting a lot more.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. MorandD.
    10
    Best game ever!
  2. Phantasystar77
    9
    If you were a fan of past After Burner games then this one if for you. Its fast past arcade style flying at its finest. Those looking for a serious flight sim, or something like Ace Combat may want to look elsewhere. Sure the game is short, but its highly replayable and just darn fun.… Expand
  3. DazeOfWar
    7
    I enjoyed playing the game but it was very basic and short. I had everything unlocked and finished within a day. It did bring me back to the days of playing in the arcade but not worth the $10 I paid for it.… Expand

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