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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Fire Shark
Deep cut Co-op
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 (originally 1989) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Toaplan |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Flying Shark |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Fire Shark is a shoot 'em up released in 1990 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Toaplan and published by SEGA. This Genesis release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It came out in the Genesis's second year on the market. Other notable Genesis releases from 1990 include Populous, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Super Monaco GP.
It is part of the Flying Shark series. The series also appears on other systems with Flying Shark (NES) and Flying Shark (C64). Toaplan also made Zero Wing, Hellfire and Snow Bros.: Nick and Tom for the Genesis.
Fire Shark is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Fire Shark is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Fire Shark cheats & codes
50 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | FF0287:0003 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Bombs | FF042B:0003 |
Fire Shark walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
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Fire Shark FAQ
When did Fire Shark come out on the Genesis?
Fire Shark was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990; the original game dates back to 1989.
Who made Fire Shark?
It was developed by Toaplan and published by SEGA.
Is Fire Shark multiplayer?
No. Fire Shark is a single-player game.
How long does Fire Shark take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Fire Shark typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Fire Shark on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.