Mad Shark
| Mad Shark | |
|---|---|
Arcade flyer | |
| Developer | MOSS |
| Publisher | Allumer |
| Platform | Arcade |
| Release |
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| Genre | Scrolling shooter |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Mad Shark[a] is a 1993 vertically scrolling shooter video game developed by MOSS and published by Allumer for arcades.[1] It was released in Japan only in January 1993. It is the first game to be developed by MOSS, formed by former Seibu Kaihatsu employees, hence its gameplay resembles that of the Raiden series.[2][3] Hamster Corporation acquired the game's rights alongside Allumer's portfolio, releasing the game outside Japan for the first time as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in August 2023.[4][5]
Gameplay
The player controls a fighter plane which travels through various levels and defeats enemies. Bombs and power-ups are available that allow the player to increase their firepower and quickly vanquish enemies, including wider spread of bullets, homing attacks and missiles.[4]
Notes
References
- ^ "【アケアカ】『マッドシャーク』が8/10に配信決定。戦闘機を操作して、立ちはだかる無数の敵を撃ち倒すシューティングゲーム | ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com". ファミ通.com (in Japanese). August 9, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- ^ Akagi, Masumi (October 13, 2006). アーケードTVゲームリスト国内•海外編(1971-2005) [Arcade TV Game List: Domestic • Overseas Edition (1971-2005)] (in Japanese). Japan: Amusement News Agency. p. 16. ISBN 978-4990251215.
- ^ "トークライブイベント「アーケードゲーム雑談2」レポート（前編）：ゲーセンミカドのブロマガ". ゲーセンミカドのブロマガ：ブロマガ - ニコニコチャンネル. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- ^ a b Yarwood, Jack (August 9, 2023). "Raiden Clone 'Mad Shark' Is This Week's Arcade Archives Game". Time Extension. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- ^ Hagues, Alana (August 17, 2023). "Nintendo Download: 17th August (North America)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved May 30, 2026.