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  • January 31, 2023

Raiden IV x MIKADO remix

Relive the arcade days without the constant loss of coins.
66%Game Brain Score
music
gameplay, graphics
75% User Score Based on 12 reviews
Critic Score 79%Based on 11 reviews

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

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Raiden IV x MIKADO remix screenshot
Raiden IV x MIKADO remix screenshot
Raiden IV x MIKADO remix screenshot
Raiden IV x MIKADO remix screenshot
Raiden IV x MIKADO remix screenshot
Raiden IV x MIKADO remix screenshot
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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews
music5 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Raiden IV x MIKADO remix features excellent remastered music and a variety of gameplay modes, making it a thrilling experience for shoot 'em up fans.
  • The game retains the classic arcade feel with responsive controls, solid enemy variety, and engaging bullet patterns, providing a polished gameplay experience.
  • The addition of new content, including online leaderboards and the ability to play in vertical mode, enhances the overall enjoyment and nostalgia of the game.
  • The PC port suffers from significant framerate issues, causing stuttering during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Many features from previous versions, such as save/load states and detailed replay controls, are still missing, leaving players wanting more customization options.
  • Some players feel the game is overpriced for its content, especially given the lack of substantial updates compared to earlier releases.
  • 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

    Gameplay is characterized by a nostalgic vertical screen design that enhances its arcade roots, though players experience framerate issues causing stutter. The mechanics are well-integrated, providing a fast-paced and enjoyable experience with unique twists that encourage replayability, complemented by appealing graphics and music. Overall, the game offers a variety of modes and bonus features that enrich the gameplay experience.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • 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 displayed on larger screens. While the visuals are generally appreciated for their clarity in gameplay, particularly with bullet visibility, there are mixed feelings about their overall quality, especially in comparison to modern standards.

    • “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.”

79%Critics’ scoreBased on 11 critic reviews

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