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Raiden IV x MIKADO remix

In conclusion, RAIDEN IV is a great shooter, and ported in a near-perfect fashion here on Switch. Including all the content from Overkill sans achievements, and benefitting from the addition of a vertical mode and awesome remixes, this is the ultimate port of the game by far, even if the lack of achievements do sting quite a bit, being the single missing piece to an otherwise perfect puzzle of a port. The level design is enjoyable, Score Attack is a bliss to play, and the sheer amount of customizable options makes this a shooter anyone can get into, and easily is the best of the MOSS Raiden games.
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56%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
69% User Score Based on 16 reviews
Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

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About Raiden IV x MIKADO remix

Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game. It was developed by MOSS Co., Ltd. and was released on January 31, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

The Special Edition includes: - The Deluxe Edition of the game - 2-disc set of the original soundtrack - Custom Sleeve

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69%Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
music5 positive mentions
optimization1 negative mentions

  • Raiden IV x MIKADO remix offers a classic arcade shoot 'em up experience with polished gameplay, diverse modes, and multiple difficulty options.
  • The game features top-notch bullet pattern design that requires skill and memorization, making it rewarding for hardcore fans.
  • The MIKADO remixed soundtrack is a major highlight, providing energetic and high-quality music alongside the original tracks.
  • The PC port suffers from technical issues including inconsistent framerate and lack of performance optimization, leading to stuttering on various hardware.
  • There is little new content compared to the previous Overkill version, making it not worthwhile for players who already own that edition.
  • The fullscreen portrait mode is broken and some features like save/load states, replay controls, and detailed OST customization are missing.
  • music

    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    19% positive mentions, 69% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The music in Raiden IV: Mikado Remix is widely praised for its energetic, remixed soundtrack by Mikado Game Center, offering multiple full soundtracks—including both arcade and Overkill modes—that enhance the game's intense action. While some find the soundtrack hit-or-miss and note the inability to customize music stage-by-stage, most agree that the remastered and additional tracks significantly elevate the experience, making this version a standout entry in the series for fans seeking a thrilling, music-rich shoot ’em up.

    • “The soundtrack is a standout feature, with live performances and new arrangements that provide an electrifying backdrop to the game's intense action.”
    • “What's even better is that they've recreated tracks for both arcade and overkill modes, so even if you can't mix and match your favorites between stages, there's still four full soundtracks worth of variety to satisfy any shmupper.”
    • “The whole “Mikado Remix” part of the title comes from the fact that the entire soundtrack has been newly remixed by Mikado Game Center and they did a great job there.”
    • “You can't even customize your OST stage-by-stage, like you can in Raiden III x Mikado Maniax.”
    • “And regardless of which soundtrack you choose from the options, the original 'Shoot Like Lightning' mix that plays over the intro movie has been dumped from this edition in favour of Fantom Iris' remix.”
    • “The music is horrible!”
  • gameplay

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The gameplay is fast-paced, fun, and maintains a good balance without feeling repetitive, with new levels and bullet patterns adding fresh challenges. The mechanics work well together, offering a nostalgic arcade feel, though some users experience framerate stutters that impact smoothness. Overall, the varied game modes and features enhance replayability.

    • “The vertical screen play also offers a nostalgic nod to the game's arcade roots, while the new levels and bullet-patterns add to the already frenetic gameplay.”
    • “The mechanics mesh well with each other and it didn’t feel overly slow or repetitive like a lot of others in this genre end up being.”
    • “They’re all the same gameplay-wise, but each offers up a new slight twist to the formula to make the game more appealing for repeat players.”
    • “Edit 1: The framerate on Windows 10 hovers between 53-59fps (averaging 56), resulting in constant stutter during gameplay.”
    • “Menu and gameplay are the same; no difference!”
    • “They’re all the same gameplay-wise, but each offers a new slight twist to the formula to make the game more appealing for repeat players.”
  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The graphics evoke a nostalgic arcade-era aesthetic, effectively capturing a retro style with clear visibility of in-game elements like bullets. While some users appreciate the classic look and find the graphics suitable for the gameplay, others feel the visuals appear outdated and strain the eyes on larger screens. Additionally, technical issues related to video playback on certain hardware have been reported.

    • “The graphics in general really brought me back to the arcade era, earlier than even when the first version of this game released back in 2007.”
    • “They kinda nailed that aesthetic and also did a good job making the bullets visible from the background.”
    • “The gameplay is fast and fun, the graphics and music are a good combo, and all the game modes and bonus features are nice to have as well.”
    • “The graphics are not updated, they look terrible on a large screen, it hurts my eyes.”
    • “(About the Raiden V crash: based on reports from others with the same problem, the crash seems to occur when using a dual graphics processor laptop with an NVIDIA card as the independent GPU. After investigation, it appears the game crashes when trying to play any of the three MP4 movies in the game files: the logo, intro, and staff roll.)”
  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The optimization is inconsistent across platforms, with the PS5 version running smoothly at 60fps while the PS4 version suffers from persistent stuttering issues.

    • “The PS4 version retains the same stuttering problem, but surprisingly, the PS5 version runs perfectly smooth at 60fps! So, why not here? Ridiculous!”
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Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is a arcade shooter game. Common tags for Raiden IV x MIKADO remix include co-op campaign, science, score attack, trading, aliens and others.

Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Raiden IV x MIKADO remix was released on January 31, 2023.

Raiden IV x MIKADO remix was developed by MOSS Co., Ltd..

Raiden IV x MIKADO remix has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Raiden IV x MIKADO remix for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, Dodonpachi Resurrection, Raiden Legacy, VASARA Collection, Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved and others.