Vertical Strike
Click or press SPACE to start
Use ARROWS/WASD to move, SPACE/CLICK to shoot
Vertical Strike Game
Take control of your fighter ship in this fast-paced vertical shooter. Defend against waves of enemies descending from above. Shoot, dodge, and survive as long as possible in this retro-inspired arcade action game. Master the controls, collect power-ups, and climb the leaderboard in this thrilling space combat experience.
Your mission is to survive as long as possible while destroying waves of enemy ships. Move your fighter horizontally at the bottom of the screen and shoot upward to eliminate enemies before they reach you. Each enemy destroyed earns points. Avoid enemy fire and collisions to stay alive and achieve the highest score possible.
- • Use arrow keys or WASD to move your ship left and right
- • Hold SPACE or click to shoot continuously
- • Destroy enemy ships before they reach the bottom
- • Avoid enemy bullets and collisions
- • Collect power-ups that drop from destroyed enemies
- • Survive waves of increasing difficulty
- • Build your score and compete for the high score
Movement
- ← → Arrow Keys: Move left/right
- A / D Keys: Move left/right
- Mouse/Touch: Click and drag to move
Combat
- SPACE: Shoot continuously
- Click: Shoot (when using mouse)
- Auto-fire: Hold to maintain fire
- • Stay mobile - constant movement makes you harder to hit
- • Focus on enemies directly above you first
- • Watch for enemy bullet patterns and find safe zones
- • Collect power-ups immediately - they don't last long
- • Prioritize fast-moving enemies that are close to you
- • Use the edges of the screen strategically to avoid fire
- • Build momentum early - higher scores unlock better rewards
- • Rapid Fire: Increases your shooting speed
- • Multi-Shot: Fire multiple bullets at once
- • Shield: Temporary invincibility
- • Score Multiplier: Earn bonus points
- • Progressive difficulty with each wave
- • Leaderboard tracking for competitive play
- • Smooth controls optimized for desktop and mobile
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