🎮 Play Hishou Zame Japan Online (Arcade)

Hishou Zame (known internationally as Flying Shark or Sky Shark) is a classic 1987 vertical-scrolling shooter developed by Toaplan and published by Taito for the Arcade. Set in a World War II-style theater, players pilot a biplane through intense enemy territory, taking out fleets of tanks, turrets, and aircraft. Known for establishing Toaplan’s reputation for tight controls, challenging gameplay, and the signature “screen-clearing bomb” mechanic, it remains a defining title in the shmup genre.

How to Play

The objective is to survive looping stages by dodging enemy fire and destroying ground and air targets. Default Arcade controls in the browser:

• Insert Coin: Space or Shift
• Start: Enter
• Movement: Arrow Keys
• Fire: Z
• Bomb: X

Tips

• Conserve Bombs: You start with three bombs. Save them for desperate situations when you are boxed in by enemy fire, rather than using them purely for damage.
• Ground Targets First: Tanks and turrets are stationary but fire fast, aimed projectiles. Prioritize taking them out quickly to keep the screen clear of bullets.
• Collect Power-Ups Carefully: Destroying a formation of red planes yields a power-up. However, weaving through heavy fire just to grab an item will often get you killed—only grab them when safe.