Raiden

Raiden description

Raiden is supersonic fighter in which you take the pilot's seat. All the space ahead – from thriving cities to scorched deserts filled with aliens, mindlessly and methodically destroying human civilization. The task is clear, heavy machine guns polished and ready for battle... From the screw!

What we have to do in Raiden, we have done in many other games. The annihilation of the hordes of enemies running, flying, sailing at us from all sides and absolutely not caring about their own survival. However, Raiden'have still manages to get players to look at what is happening at some other angle. And the thing is the higher complexity of the process is achieved mainly due to the vulnerability of our fighting machine. Here, in contrast, for example, from Tyrian, the player has no right for a mistake – one accidentally missed a splinter, one get too close to the enemy and you lose precious life, to restore which is very difficult. Opponents, on the contrary, to die is not in a hurry and can withstand a few rounds from your trusty cannon... Very soon realize that hurriedly the game and that every mission will require a serious and thorough approach. But worse, the game doesn't just change the dynamics and the confusion of most top-down scrollers here come the cold calculation and constant control over the situation.

But, of course, one of cold calculation will not last long, and then you will help bonuses, occasionally departing from the wreckage of the most powerful opponents. These bonuses, interestingly enough, also need to collect wisely. So, you can develop weapons Raiden'a in two different directions – improving the already existing machine gun or opting for the "weapons of the future" – the laser. The first has wider affected area, the second – highest rate of fire and both guns can be modified up to eight times. The originality of the system is that to improve and the laser, and machine guns require the same bonus. And when you fall out of the enemy it periodically changes color. Take red – get a machine gun, blue laser. And made a mistake with the color, at the risk of lowering the current level of weapons and reduce its effectiveness. Given that the prizes are caught not so often disappear in the event of a crash, you can imagine how an important focus of the player.

Apart from the main weapon, the Raiden is equipped and extra – namely, missiles, and also of two types – normal and homing. They are a great help in saving the Earth and at the right time can save you a lot of energy. If the situation is critical and the threat of break could not be high, to help you come heavy duty bombs destroy not only enemy vehicles but is already flying to you shells, which otherwise Dodge would have been impossible.

In the best arcade tradition at the end of most levels you will find boss – hung with guns and multi-ton armor masterpiece alien tank or aircraft. Battles with giants can take almost as much time as you spent on the passage of the usual level, but are invariably interesting challenge for those who have learned to deal with standard enemies and wants more.

Raiden combines all the features of a good quality arcade abundance of enemies, varied levels and weapons, memorable bosses. The only thing that may deter her fans of arcade games, is the difficulty, forcing you to mobilize all your skills to succeed. But, on the other hand, it does not spoil. So if you are not afraid to take the challenge to the invaders-aliens – and then pull the trigger and fly forward, until the last of them will fall under your violent onslaught.

Have you ever wondered what kind of video games were played in the good old days? Try playing Raiden online now and we are sure you will not stop playing again.

Source: Archive.org, Mobygames.com