After Burner Climax

 PlayStation 3
User Score
3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 42
  3. Negative: 25 out of 42

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  1. DazeOfWar
    Jun 10, 2011
    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.
  2. MorandD.
    Apr 22, 2010
    10
    Best game ever!
  3. Mickael486
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Ok, before anyone says, "yeah right, a 10" understand that I gave it the highest of accolades because it's simply the best After Burner game ever made and it still retains a feeling of nostalgia especially considering you can choose to play the game with the original After Burner II music intact, note for note. Reminds me back when it cost a $1 to play the motorized deluxe edition thatOk, before anyone says, "yeah right, a 10" understand that I gave it the highest of accolades because it's simply the best After Burner game ever made and it still retains a feeling of nostalgia especially considering you can choose to play the game with the original After Burner II music intact, note for note. Reminds me back when it cost a $1 to play the motorized deluxe edition that moved your entire body left, right, up, and down. So, as old school arcade reboot, this game gets 9 +1 for nostalgia. Worth the measly $10 spent on it.… Expand
  4. Phantasystar77
    Aug 25, 2011
    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.
  5. Alvokun
    Jan 23, 2017
    7
    It is a quite well-done remake of the classic After Burner, with nice graphics and easy and addictive gameplay. I would recommend it for both nostalgic and new players (which was my case when played it some years ago).

Awards & Rankings

84
#84 Best PS3 Game of 2010

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. 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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  2. 1UP
    100
    Play and enjoy After Burner Climax for what it is: a thrill ride.
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  3. Gamereactor Sweden
    70
    Ask yourself if you totally likes retro gaming and playing games over and over until you really master everything in it. If you don't, you'll probably end up playing After Burner Climax 2-3 times and get bored. But if you do, look no further. After Burner Climax is absolutely the game for you with insane speed and action, old school style.
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