Underplayed Gems

Flying Shark (2023)

Flying Shark cover
Developer
Bitwave Games, Toaplan
Publisher
Clear River Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action
Rating
4.4 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 56 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, fast-paced retro arcade shooter where off-screen threats demand constant alertness and quick reflexes.

fast-pacedretroarcadevertical shooterintensechallengingnostalgicaction-oriented

What players say

Players praise Flying Shark as a classic arcade shmup from Toaplan, but opinions split on this port's emulation quality. The game is extremely difficult, with fast enemy bullets and losing weapon upgrades on death making it nearly impossible without assist features. Some say the version feels off compared to other ports, while others appreciate modern conveniences like rewind and autofire options.

Screenshots

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