I got this game after a recomendation of a YT (might be Yellow Super Nintendo, I don't remember) and boy, I was expecting to be good, not THIS GOOD! This game have no business in being this good lol.

The After Burner inspiration was very clear, I didn't played much back then but I remember the arcades, I played Space Harrier more which is kinda similar.

Gameplay is easy and uncomplicated, sometimes we just want to pick something and play, like we used to do on our old consoles, I wasn't expecting all that dialogue as well (not complaining), music is a blast, the game shines more in the endless mode.

It was kinda of a waste to not have more playable characters with different weapons, but you did what you could with your resources I guess, well done.

And since you hinted a sequel you better make it lol.

PS: this game could easly be a Youjo Senki as well, if have air battles and battles targeting the ground, you should try to pitch your game for their studio.