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Raiden

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Raiden is a 1990 arcade vertical-scrolling shooter developed by Seibu Kaihatsu. Players pilot an advanced fighter against mechanized forces, collecting red spread shots, blue lasers, and other power-ups while surviving heavy enemy fire and boss encounters. Its sharp pacing, memorable weapon design, and demanding difficulty helped it become one of the most influential and respected arcade shooters of its era.
Series
Release Date
1990-01-01
Plays
11

The game uses a top-down vertical-scrolling view. Players move their fighter through multiple stages, firing standard weapons and limited bombs at air and ground targets. Certain enemies drop weapon items that change shot type and increase firepower. Getting hit usually costs a life and reduces your weapon strength. Each stage ends with a large boss that tests positioning, route knowledge, and careful bomb timing.

Raiden fighter

The advanced combat aircraft controlled by the player, equipped with multiple weapon types and bombs.

Commit to the weapon type you handle best and stay around the lower half of the screen so you can read incoming fire. Memorize the placement of ground turrets and destroy them early before air enemies create crossfire. Do not hoard bombs; use them when a boss opens a dangerous pattern or when you are trapped. After respawning, focus on survival first and rebuild weapon power safely.

No cheats or unlockables available

Tips

The blue laser is excellent for focused boss damage, while the red shot is better for crowd control.

Tips

Memorizing fixed enemy spawns in each stage greatly improves survival.

Tips

Avoid staying too high on the screen, or fast bullets may become impossible to dodge in time.

User Reviews

A tightly designed classic with satisfying weapons and excellent arcade pacing.

User Reviews

Demanding but fair once patterns are learned, with memorable boss fights and strong replay value.

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