Sonic Boom

December 31, 1987 Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega Enterprises, Ltd. Activision, Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Shooter Arcade
Arcade C64 ZXS Atari-ST Amiga ACPC
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Sonic Boom is an arcade game shoot 'em up with a vertically-scrolling perspective in which the player is a US pilot, armed with the super-powerful Sonic Boom aircraft. Players must face six levels of cannon-fodder enemies in order to prevent the world being destroyed, but has 5 continues with 3 lives each to make use of. There is a boss at the end of each level which must be beaten in a time limit in order to progress. Most enemies are aircraft, but there are also tanks, trains, and turret installations to wipe out. Defeated waves of enemies reveal improved weaponry and other bonuses.
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Release Date December 31, 1987
Developer Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Publisher Activision, Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action