Flying Fire Shark!!!: Toaplan Arcade Garage coming west on August 29

Clear River Games will release M2-developed shoot ’em up collection Flying Fire Shark!!!: Toaplan Arcade Garage, known as Hishou Same! Same! Same! in Japan, digitally for PlayStation 4 and Switch on August 29, the publisher announced. A physical edition is also now available for pre-order via the Clear River Games online store.

Flying Fire Shark!!!: Toaplan Arcade Garage first launched for PlayStation 4 and Switch on April 28, 2022 in Japan.

Here is an overview of the collection, via Clear River Games:

About

The Shark series, created by legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, is a landmark shoot ’em up series. Flying Shark (1987), which was well received for its simple rules and exquisitely tuned difficulty level, had a tremendous impact on vertical scrolling shoot ’em up games. The sequel Fire Shark (1989), with its screen-filling weaponry, set arcades ablaze with its destructive carnage!

For Veteran Shooters and New Pilots

In addition to the authentic “Arcade Mode” which is a faithful recreation of the original’s rock-hard gameplay, both titles include a “Super Easy Mode” that allows even genre newcomers to enjoy the games.

Support Functions and Intel

The game is packed with a variety of features that help the player. The M2 gadgets displayed on the left and right of the playing field alert the player of enemies appearing from blind spots, the location of hidden features, what the next item will be, and other things that help you improve your chances of surviving the barrage of enemies.

Be an Arcade Hero

Includes the popular Arcade Challenge mode from the M2ShotTriggers! Each stage is divided into small areas to enhance your training, and a rewind function to make things even more efficient! With practice comes perfection; a one-credit clear can be yours!

Complete List of Games

• Hisho Same (Japan, Arcade)
• Flying Shark (Worldwide, Arcade)
• Sky Shark (United States, Arcade)
• Same! Same! Same! (Japan, Arcade)
• Same! Same! Same! (Japan, Arcade, 2P version)
• Fire Shark (Worldwide, Arcade)
• Teki-paki (free downloadable content)

Downloadable Content Included in the Physical Edition

• Sky Shark (NES)
• Same! Same! Same! (Japan, Mega Drive)
• Fire Shark (Genesis)
• Warnder no Mori (Japan, Arcade)
• Wardner (Worldwide, Arcade)
• Pyros (United States, Arcade)
• Wardner no Mori (Famicom Disc System, Japanese language only)

Watch a new trailer below.

Western Release Date Trailer