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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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58%Game Brain Score
music
gameplay, graphics
75% User Score Based on 12 reviews
Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

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Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. 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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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
music5 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • Raiden IV x MIKADO remix offers a nostalgic experience with its remastered music and new content, making it a thrilling journey for both fans and newcomers.
  • The game features a variety of modes, including Arcade, OverKill, Score Attack, and Boss Rush, providing players with multiple play styles and challenges.
  • Gameplay is fast and responsive, with solid enemy variety and bullet patterns, making it an enjoyable shoot 'em up experience.
  • The PC port suffers from significant framerate issues, causing stuttering during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Despite the new music arrangements, some players feel the graphics and gameplay are outdated and not worth the price, especially compared to other shmups.
  • There are complaints about the lack of save/load states and customization options, which limits the overall enjoyment and replayability of the game.
  • music
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Raiden IV x Mikado Remix" has received high praise for its energetic remixes and new arrangements, enhancing the game's intense action. While some players lament the inability to customize soundtracks stage-by-stage, the inclusion of both original and remixed tracks offers a satisfying variety for fans. Overall, the remastered music is considered a standout feature, elevating the experience and making it a compelling choice for newcomers to the series.

    • “The soundtrack is a standout feature, with live performances and new arrangements that provide an electrifying backdrop to the game's intense action.”
    • “Raiden is a vertical scrolling shoot ‘em up full of the genre staples like bullets flying everywhere, flashy attacks going off, and some absolutely stellar music.”
    • “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 favor of Fantom Iris' remix.”
    • “The music is horrible!”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is fast-paced and engaging, with well-integrated mechanics that prevent it from feeling repetitive. While the framerate on Windows 10 can cause stuttering, the nostalgic vertical screen design and new levels enhance the overall experience, making it appealing for repeat play. The combination of graphics, music, and various game modes adds to the enjoyment.

    • “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 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 framerate on Windows 10 hovers between 53-59fps (averaging 56), resulting in constant stutter during gameplay.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic arcade aesthetic, successfully capturing the essence of earlier gaming eras, though some players find them lacking when viewed on larger screens. While the visuals are generally appreciated for their clarity in gameplay, particularly with bullet visibility, there are mixed feelings about the overall quality, especially regarding the lack of updates.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game varies significantly between platforms; while the PS4 version suffers from noticeable stuttering issues, the PS5 version runs smoothly at a consistent 60fps, raising questions about the disparity in performance.

    • “The PS4 version retains this same stuttering problem, but surprisingly, the PS5 version runs at a perfectly smooth 60fps! So, why not here? Ridiculous!”
    • “The soundtrack is a standout feature, with live performances and new arrangements that provide an electrifying backdrop to the game's intense action.”
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Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is a arcade shooter game with science fiction theme.

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 this game 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.

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