"Sonic Boom" is an arcade shoot 'em up game with a vertically-scrolling perspective, where players control a US pilot in the Sonic Boom aircraft. The objective is to prevent the world's destruction by defeating enemies across six levels, with bosses awaiting at the end of each level. Power-ups and improved weaponry can be obtained by destroying enemy waves, with 5 continues and 3 lives each to help players progress through the game.