Mach 9 is a bootleg version of Vulgus, the classic vertically scrolling shoot ’em up originally developed by Capcom for the Arcade in 1984. As an unofficial release, it retains the challenging, fast-paced combat of the original game, pitting your lone spaceship against endless waves of enemy fighters and larger boss vessels.
How to play
Your objective is to survive as long as possible and rack up a high score by destroying enemy formations. As an arcade title playable in the browser, press Space to insert a coin and Enter to start. Use the Arrow Keys to steer your ship, and press Z and X to fire your primary weapons and bombs.
Tips
- Keep moving constantly to avoid the wide spread of enemy projectiles.
- Watch out for the larger, more durable enemy ships that require concentrated fire to take down; use your limited supply of bombs when overwhelmed.
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