Flying Fire Shark: Toaplan Arcade Garage coming to Nintendo Switch
Clear River Games and M2 will release Flying Fire Shark: Toaplan Arcade Garage on Nintendo Switch, they’ve announced. A release is planned for August 29, 2026.
Flying Fire Shark: Toaplan Arcade Garage is a collection of classic titles in the Shark series. New features are included across the package.
Here’s a bunch of information about what to expect:
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)
Take a look at the official trailer below.
Release Date Trailer
Flying Fire Shark: Toaplan Arcade Garage will be sold both physically and digitally. Access more Nintendo Switch news here.
