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Raiden

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description Raiden Overview

Raiden is a 1990 arcade shooter set in 2090 where an alien invasion by the Crystals threatens Earth. Players control two Fighting Thunder aircraft as Vanquish Crystal Defense pilots tasked with combating the invading force. The game’s objective involves defeating the Crystals and safeguarding the planet.

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info Raiden Specifications

Country	Japan
Year	1991

help Raiden FAQ

What year was the arcade game Raiden originally released?

Raiden was originally released in arcades in 1990 by the Japanese developer Seibu Kaihatsu. It quickly became a staple in the shoot 'em up genre, eventually being ported to consoles like the TurboGrafx-16 and Sega Genesis.

What is the overarching plot of the original Raiden game?

Set in the year 2090, the game tasks players with defending Earth from an alien invasion orchestrated by a hostile alien race known as the Crystals. The player controls a Fighting Thunder attack aircraft to shoot down the invading alien forces.

What is the red weapon in Raiden?

The red power-up in Raiden equips the player's ship with the powerful Vulcan cannon, which fires a widespread spray of bullets. Collecting multiple red 'P' icons will upgrade the spread, allowing players to cover a massive portion of the screen with firepower.

Is the original Raiden a bullet hell shooter?

While Raiden features dense patterns of enemy fire, it is generally classified as a classic vertical shoot 'em up rather than a true bullet hell game like DoDonPachi. The series eventually moved closer to modern bullet hell mechanics in later sequels, such as Raiden III and Raiden IV.

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