Mad Shark

Dive into the action with Mad Shark, a cooperative vertical scrolling shooter released by Allumer in 1993. Players control attack helicopters as they navigate through increasingly challenging environments teeming with aquatic enemies – primarily sharks, naturally! Using an eight-way joystick and two buttons for shooting and bombing, you'll work together to clear the screen of threats and progress deeper into the game’s stages. The gameplay is straightforward but demanding, requiring precision and coordination between players to survive the relentless onslaught. The visuals are presented on a vertical display with a resolution of 384x224 pixels, offering a vibrant color palette for the era. Mad Shark runs on Seta hardware and features a soundtrack driven by an X1-010 sound chip. Designed for two players, Mad Shark provides a classic arcade experience emphasizing teamwork and reflexes. The high score table reveals a peculiar pattern of initial scores – all reaching significant benchmarks with identical stage completion—suggesting a potential default or training setting.