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Raiden
RaidenDefend Earth in a fast‑paced vertical shooter with the Raiden supersonic fighter.
Raiden IV OverKill
Raiden IV OverKillIntense vertical shooter with Overkill mode and co‑op action.
Overview
Description

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.

Raiden IV OverKill returns the classic arcade shoot'em up experience to modern platforms, adding a ruthless Overkill mode that pushes firepower to the limit. Players blast through waves of enemies, earn high scores, and strive for the Master Ace title. Available on PlayStation 3 and PC, the game offers both single‑player and cooperative play, letting friends team up to dominate the battlefield. Developed by MOSS Co., Ltd. and published by UFO Interactive Software, it delivers fast‑paced action with polished graphics and tight controls.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action & Shooter
Action & Shooter
Best for
Fans of classic arcade shooters
Shoot‑em‑up fans and arcade enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Seibu Kaihatsu
MOSS Co., Ltd.
publisher
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
UFO Interactive Software, MOSS Co., Ltd.
age rating
ESRB E
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Co-operative
Single player, Co-operative
critic score
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80/100
General
release date
1990-04-01
2014-04-29
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Fast, addictive vertical scrolling action.
  • Multiple power‑ups keep gameplay varied.
  • Co‑operative mode adds replay value.
  • High‑score loops encourage mastery.
  • Thrilling Overkill mode adds fresh depth
  • Smooth co‑op experience on both platforms
  • Responsive controls and tight hit detection
  • Rich content with unlockable ships and multiple difficulties
Cons
  • Limited to PlayStation 3 platform.
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards.
  • No online multiplayer or leaderboards.
  • Limited to vertical scrolling format
  • No split‑screen option for local co‑op
  • Story and narrative are minimal
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