Land Sea Air Squad / Riku Kai Kuu Saizensen

Taito’s Land Sea Air Squad, released in North America during February 1986, delivers a cooperative vertical shooter experience for two players. As members of an elite squad, players simultaneously control vehicles traversing three distinct environments – land, sea, and air – to confront escalating enemy forces. Each player alternates between piloting ground-based tanks, naval vessels, and aerial fighters, requiring adaptability and teamwork to overcome the challenges presented in each stage. The game’s structure emphasizes coordinated action as players face waves of adversaries across varied terrain. Success depends on effectively utilizing each vehicle's unique capabilities while supporting their partner’s efforts – a tank might clear out ground troops while an aircraft provides aerial cover for a ship battling underwater threats. Land Sea Air Squad is the North American release of the Japanese title Riku Kai Kuu Saizensen. Developed in Japan, this shooter offers a straightforward gameplay loop centered around skillful maneuvering and strategic cooperation between players striving to achieve the highest possible score. Robert Mruczek currently holds the high score record for the game, reaching 208550 points.