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Menace
MenaceFast‑paced arcade shooter battling through six deadly worlds to destroy Draconia.
Raiden
RaidenDefend Earth in a fast‑paced vertical shooter with the Raiden supersonic fighter.
Overview
Description

In Menace you pilot a lone fighter craft on a desperate mission to annihilate the artificial planet Draconia, a monstrous construct built by six exiled rulers. The game thrusts you into six wildly different worlds, each packed with relentless enemies and treacherous obstacles that demand lightning‑fast reflexes and furious fire‑button action. The experience is pure arcade intensity: single‑player only, with a focus on high‑score chasing and survival. Destroy defense systems, dodge projectiles, and unleash firepower to bring down the planet before it consumes the galaxy.

In the year 2090, humanity faces an alien onslaught from the Cranassians. The World Alliance Military deploys the Raiden Supersonic Attack Fighter, a captured alien craft turned weapon, to turn the tide. Players pilot this craft through eight vertical scrolling missions, dodging enemy fire, destroying robots, buildings, and aircraft while collecting bombs, missiles, and medals for high scores. After defeating the Stage 8 boss, the mission loops back to Stage 1 with faster enemies, rewarding players with a million points per loop. The game offers both single‑player and cooperative modes, delivering classic arcade action on the PlayStation 3.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action & Shooter
Action & Shooter
Best for
Retro arcade enthusiasts
Fans of classic arcade shooters
Specifications
Specifications
developer
DMA Design
Seibu Kaihatsu
publisher
Psyclapse, Psygnosis
Hudson Soft, Tecmo, Electro Brain, KID Corp., Bignet, NEC Technologies, Telegames, Mumin Corporation, Atari Corporation, Toei Animation, Tec Toy, Micronet, Imagitec Design, fabtek, Hamster Corporation
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Co-operative
age rating
—
ESRB E
General
release date
1988-12-31
1990-04-01
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • High‑octane, fast‑paced action
  • Varied worlds keep gameplay fresh
  • Simple controls with deep skill ceiling
  • Authentic retro graphics and sound
  • Fast, addictive vertical scrolling action.
  • Multiple power‑ups keep gameplay varied.
  • Co‑operative mode adds replay value.
  • High‑score loops encourage mastery.
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player mode
  • No modern difficulty settings
  • Graphics may feel dated to new players
  • Limited to PlayStation 3 platform.
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards.
  • No online multiplayer or leaderboards.
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