| Developer | MOSS |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Allumer |
| Released | JP: January 1993 |
| Genre | Scrolling shooter |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
| Platforms | Arcade |
(マッドシャーク, Maddo Shāku) 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]
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" (in Japanese). ファミ通.com. 2023-08-09. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- ^ 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 2026-05-30.
- ^ Yarwood, Jack (2023-08-09). "Raiden Clone 'Mad Shark' Is This Week's Arcade Archives Game". Time Extension. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- ^ Hagues, Alana (2023-08-17). "Nintendo Download: 17th August (North America)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2026-05-30.