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Raiden: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Raiden (1990): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Raiden (1990) is a shooter, arcade video game developed by Seibu Kaihatsu, available on Arcade, PS3, Lynx, SNES, Genesis/MegaDrive, turbografx16, DOS, Jaguar. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 78/100 on IGDB.

What is Raiden about?

Raiden consists of eight vertical scrolling missions where the player maneuvers the Raiden craft dodging and destroying enemy robots, buildings, ground targets, and aircraft. There are bombs and missile powerups as well as collectable medals which add to the score. When player dies, the fighter's fragments become projectiles that damage enemies.

After defeating the Stage 8 boss, the mission is completed, and player receives 1 million points for each completed loop. Afterwards, it will start back to Stage 1. This time around, enemies shoot faster and at a more rapid rate.

Key details

Raiden was released in 1990 and supports single player, co-operative. Platforms: Arcade, PS3, Lynx, SNES, Genesis/MegaDrive, turbografx16, DOS, Jaguar. Developer: Seibu Kaihatsu.

Should you play Raiden?

A solid 78/100 aggregate score makes Raiden a safe pick for fans of shooter, arcade.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Raiden?

Raiden is a shooter, arcade game by Seibu Kaihatsu, released in 1990.

What platforms is Raiden on?

Raiden is available on Arcade, PS3, Lynx, SNES, Genesis/MegaDrive, turbografx16, DOS, Jaguar.

Is Raiden good?

Raiden has an aggregate score of 78/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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