General info for: Flying Shark [#ID: 1813]
Title:
Flying Shark
Release Date:
1987
Original Publisher:
Firebird Software Ltd (UK)
Creators:
Dominic Robinson (UK)
John Cumming (UK)
Steve Turner (UK)
Drew Northcott (UK)
Contributors:
David John Rowe
Availability:
Available
Message Language:
English
Machine Type:
ZX-Spectrum 48K
Genre:
Arcade Game: Shoot-em-up
Maximum Players:
2
Graphical Views:
Top-view 2D Graphics
Controls:
Redefineable keys
Screen Movements:
Vertical Scrolling
Turn Modes:
Alternating
Original Price:
£7.95
Other platforms:
Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64
Average mag. score:
89.46% (5 reviews)
Review Awards:
"Sinclair User Classic" at Sinclair User issue #70 - 1988/Jan page 18

"Your Sinclair Megagame" at Your Sinclair issue #27 - 1988/Mar page 67

Remarks:
ZXSR: Your Sinclair cover game.

Flying Shark image, screenshot or loading screen
Flying Shark image, screenshot or loading screen
User Score
Score:
7.9
Total votes:
18
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Stats:
  10:  
  5.6% (1)
  9:  
  22.2% (4)
  8:  
  44.4% (8)
  7:  
  16.7% (3)
  6:  
  11.1% (2)

Main File Downloads

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TAP     JSSpeccy    QAOP
Firebird Software Ltd (UK)
1987
FlyingShark.tap.zip
English
TZX
Firebird Software Ltd (UK)
1987
FlyingShark.tzx.zip
English

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LICENCE TIE-INS / INSPIRATIONS
Origin: Tie-in Licence
Name: Flying Shark
Type: Arcade coin-op
Owner(s): Taito Corporation (Japan)

Releases

 Firebird Software Ltd (UK)
1987
£7.95

 Dro Soft (Spain)
1988
1500.00 Ptas
Authors/Contributors
John Cumming (UK)     
Graftgold Ltd    
In-game Graphics
Steve Turner (UK)     
Graftgold Ltd    
Music
Drew Northcott (UK)     
Graftgold Ltd    
Load Screen
David John Rowe (UK)  
no team 
Inlay/Poster Art
Compilations featuring this title
Title: Sinclair User issue 117: Great Eight 6
Publisher: Magazine Sinclair User - covertape from issue #117 - 1991/Nov
Date: 1991/Nov
Release Type: Full version
Alternate Title:
Title: Taito Coin-Op Hits
Publisher: Imagine Software Ltd (UK)
Date: 1988
Release Type: Full version
Alternate Title:
Title: Load 'n' Run issue 49
Publisher: Magazine Load 'n' Run - covertape from issue #49 - 1988/May
Date: 1988/May
Release Type: Unauthorized version
Alternate Title: Caccia terra aria
Additional File Downloads

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Magazine Reviews

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #5 - 1988/Feb
Page: 42 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 893/1000

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #76 - 1988/Feb
Page: 35 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #87 - 1989/Jan
Page: 54 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review - not a Spectrum article

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #49 - 1988/Feb
Page: 20 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 85%

 MicroHobby
Issue: #167 - 1988/Apr
Page: 40 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review - Nuevo

 New Computer Express
Issue: #3 - 1988/Nov/26
Page: 28 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review - not a Spectrum article

 Sinclair User
Issue: #70 - 1988/Jan
Page: 18 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 10/10

 The Games Machine
Issue: #3 - 1988/Feb
Page: 54 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 83%

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #27 - 1988/Mar
Page: 67 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 9/10
Magazine References

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #13 - 1988/Oct
Page: 9 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: News/Note

 ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #13 - 1988/Oct
Page: 49 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Feature - 100 Top Games

 ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #13 - 1988/Oct
Page: 49 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #75 - 1988/Jan
Page: 9 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: News/Note

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #93 - 1989/Jul special "93a"
Page: 26 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #52 - 1988/May
Page: 62 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #52 - 1988/May
Page: 62 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Map

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #52 - 1988/May
Page: 62 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #59 - 1988/Dec
Page: 45 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 MicroHobby
Issue: #164 - 1988/Mar
Page: 22 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Preview - Premiere

 MicroHobby
Issue: #173 - 1988/Jul
Page: 48 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Feature - Justicieros

 Sinclair User
Issue: #65 - 1987/Aug
Page: 21 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: News/Note

 Sinclair User
Issue: #70 - 1988/Jan
Page: 104 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Offer

 Sinclair User
Issue: #71 - 1988/Feb supplement "Kamikaze Guide"
Page: 6 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Map

 Sinclair User
Issue: #71 - 1988/Feb
Page: 58 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Poster

 Sinclair User
Issue: #71 - 1988/Feb
Page: 60 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Offer

 Sinclair User
Issue: #72 - 1988/Mar
Page: 16 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Map

 Sinclair User
Issue: #72 - 1988/Mar
Page: 16 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips

 Sinclair User
Issue: #112 - 1991/Jun
Page: 21 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Sinclair User
Issue: #117 - 1991/Nov
Page: 6 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: CoverGame

 Sinclair User
Issue: #119 - 1992/Jan
Page: 14 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Sinclair User
Issue: #123 - 1992/May
Page: 16 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips

 The Games Machine
Issue: #2 - 1987/Dec
Page: 16 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Preview

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #26 - 1988/Feb
Page: 10 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Preview

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #29 - 1988/May
Page: 30 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #36 - 1988/Dec
Page: 34 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #41 - 1989/May
Page: 36 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke
Magazine Advertisements

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #2 - 1987/Nov
Page: 78 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #73 - 1987/Nov
Page: 23 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #74 - 1987/Dec
Page: 89 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #25 - 1988/Jan
Page: 73 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad
Related Magazine Reviews

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #16 - 1989/Jan
Page: 118 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #87 - 1989/Jan
Page: 113 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review (Taito Coin-Op Hits)
Score: 94%

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #60 - 1989/Jan
Page: 92 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review - Crash - Compilation (Taito Coin-Op Hits)
Related Magazine References

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #16 - 1989/Jan
Page: 124 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Feature - We Wish You A ... Cheapy Christmas (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #60 - 1989/Jan
Page: 92 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Feature - Collectable Consumables (Taito Coin-Op Hits)
Related Magazine Advertisements

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #15 - 1988/Dec
Page: 171 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #17 - 1989/Feb
Page: 77 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #18 - 1989/Mar
Page: 68 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #84 - 1988/Oct
Page: 125 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #85 - 1988/Nov
Page: 100 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #87 - 1989/Jan
Page: 152 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #89 - 1989/Mar
Page: 14 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #90 - 1989/Apr
Page: 6 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #57 - 1988/Oct
Page: 124 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #62 - 1989/Mar
Page: 99 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #63 - 1989/Apr
Page: 90 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #65 - 1989/Jun
Page: 22 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #67 - 1989/Aug
Page: 2 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 Sinclair User
Issue: #79 - 1988/Oct
Page: 108 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 Sinclair User
Issue: #81 - 1988/Dec
Page: 77 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 Sinclair User
Issue: #84 - 1989/Mar
Page: 11 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 Sinclair User
Issue: #87 - 1989/Jun
Page: 2 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 The Games Machine
Issue: #12 - 1988/Nov
Page: 132 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 The Games Machine
Issue: #15 - 1989/Feb
Page: 34 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #35 - 1988/Nov
Page: 123 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #36 - 1988/Dec
Page: 116 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #38 - 1989/Feb
Page: 20 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #40 - 1989/Apr
Page: 14 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #41 - 1989/May
Page: 2 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #43 - 1989/Jul
Page: 2 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad (Taito Coin-Op Hits)
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