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Sky Shark

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Also known as
Flying Shark Flyingshark Hishō Zame 飛翔鮫

A top-down shooter where you pilot a fighter through five levels, upgrading your guns and using bombs to clear enemy forces.

Sky Shark is the NES version of Toaplan's arcade game Flying Shark (1987). The NES version was published by Taito in North America in 1989, so the NES release year is 1989 while the original arcade release year is 1987.

About Sky Shark

Sky Shark is a top-down shooter where the player controls an aircraft through five distinct levels. The gameplay involves navigating enemy-filled environments and collecting power-ups to enhance offensive capabilities.

Players begin with a set number of lives and bombs, which can be increased during play. The primary method of progression is through a series of gun upgrades, with bombs providing an additional offensive option. The game supports two players simultaneously and offers multiple difficulty settings, making the experience challenging at higher levels.

Sky Shark Screenshots

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Title screen
The game begins
Incoming aircraft!
Well armored canons
Bombing tanks
Fight in the sky
Welcome in the jungle