Play Sky Alert Online

Sky Alert is a 1989 arcade shooter from Taito Corporation. It arrived during a period when vertical shooters were common in arcades, offering straightforward action without much pretense. The game doesn’t try to reinvent the genre, but it delivers a solid, focused experience typical of its time.

You pilot a fighter ship, moving upward through waves of enemy crafts and environmental obstacles. Your main goal is to survive as long as possible while racking up points by destroying everything in your path. The game features two weapon types: Type A offers concentrated laser fire, while Type B unleashes a wide spray of bullets. You also have a panic bomb that clears the screen when you’re overwhelmed. The pacing is fast, and the difficulty ramps up quickly, demanding sharp reflexes and smart weapon selection. It feels tense and immediate, especially when dodging dense bullet patterns.