Raiden Legacy
- December 4, 2012
- Dotemu
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Get on Apple Store"Raiden Legacy" is a four-title compilation of classic scrolling arcade shooter games, where players control the Raiden Supersonic Attack Fighter to repel an alien invasion in 2090. The game offers Training, Arcade, and Mission modes, with over 15 ships to choose from, each with unique stats, weaponry, and special attacks. Players can enjoy the game solo or with a local/online second player.
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Reviews
- The Raiden games themselves are classic and highly regarded in the shmup genre, offering challenging gameplay and nostalgic value.
- Some players report that the game runs smoothly on their systems after applying certain fixes, making it enjoyable for fans of the series.
- The collection provides a good value for money, especially during sales, as it includes multiple titles for a low price.
- The port suffers from significant technical issues, including stuttering, input lag, and audio problems, making it frustrating to play.
- Many features and options present in previous versions or other collections are missing, such as the ability to adjust continues or save settings.
- The lack of support and updates from the developers has left many players feeling disappointed and abandoned after purchase.
- music24 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the aggressive techno style irritating and the inability to adjust the volume a significant drawback. While some appreciate the intense boss fight tracks that enhance the gameplay experience, others report issues such as music cutting out, fluctuating volume levels, and outdated sound quality. Overall, the soundtrack seems to detract from the enjoyment for a considerable number of players, overshadowing the game's positive aspects.
“Amazing soundtracks to get destroyed to.”
“Awesome music and the gameplay is pure Raiden.”
“The boss fight music is cool and intense, enhancing the mood and experience.”
“The music is aggressive techno type stuff, which I find just irritating, and the music volume is not adjustable.”
“Sorry, but I'm giving the game back - only because of the music you can't turn off!!”
“Main issues are music cutting off at certain times (which is a huge shame since Fighters 1 and 2 have a great soundtrack), no intros from the originals, and no freeplay for people who just want to see what the game has to offer before deciding if they want to grind beating it with only 2 continues.”
- optimization16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting severe stuttering, input lag, and audio issues that detract from the overall experience. However, some players have noted improvements in performance, experiencing smooth gameplay without significant problems. Overall, while some versions appear to have resolved optimization issues, others remain plagued by serious performance problems.
“+ No major bugs, no stuttering.”
“I would have given a 10/10 rating if it weren't for the poor optimization/port.”
“Terrible stuttering meaning you will have a headache after 10 seconds.”
“Big input lag, screen stuttering, sound problems, so you can't enjoy the amazing tracks in every stage.”
“Horrendous stuttering, the games are unplayable in this state.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their nostalgic arcade style, evoking a 90s atmosphere that enhances the gaming experience. However, users report significant issues, such as the inability to save graphic settings and various sound bugs, which detract from the overall presentation. While the visuals are considered on par with modern games, the lack of functionality and polish in the user interface and options has led to frustration among players.
“Graphics are as good, if not better, than today's games. It feels like you're in a run-down pizza parlor in the 90s with a root beer by your side and pepperoni grease all over the joystick.”
“As all of the four games are good old arcade games, the graphics are pretty much in the classic arcade style.”
“The arcade versions seemed to still have better, smoother graphics. Enemies seemed larger, and the entire screen was dedicated to the gameplay.”
“Please patch so the graphics resolution is saved like the other graphics options.”
“The main UI to select which game is serviceable, but the fact it doesn't store/remember what graphic setting you set means that when you start the game up from Steam each time, you have to go change that.”
“The arcade versions seemed to still have better, smoother graphics; enemies seemed larger, and the entire screen was dedicated to the gameplay.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth performance without any technical issues, featuring straightforward mechanics typical of shoot'em up games, such as shooting and bombing. While the arcade versions offer enhanced graphics and additional features like aircraft switching, the current port provides a solid experience with numerous options, although some users note potential gameplay issues that may need addressing. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.
“No hitching, stuttering, or anything else that's detrimental to the gameplay (Win 10 / Ryzen 9 5900X / RTX 3070 Ti).”
“Awesome music and the gameplay is pure Raiden.”
“If you don't have access to the original arcade boards, then Raiden Fighters Aces for the Xbox 360 is a great port with smooth gameplay and is absolutely overflowing with options.”
“The arcade versions seemed to still have better, smoother graphics. Enemies seemed larger, the entire screen was dedicated to the gameplay, and potentially more continues. I know the game is capable of accepting more continues because the arcade versions would never turn down accepting more quarters. At least one of these arcade games gave you the option of switching aircraft during a 'continue' process, whereas this version does not allow this.”
“Also, Dotemu has released a patch today, but I am unsure if it fixes these major gameplay issues.”
“Like any other shoot 'em up and shooter games, the gameplay mechanics are simple and straightforward: shooting and bombing.”
- stability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report intermittent freezing and audio glitches, others experience smooth performance. Issues like resolution settings not saving and fullscreen bugs also detract from the experience, but many still find the gameplay enjoyable despite these problems.
“Runs great on my PC.”
“The game has excellent stability; I haven't experienced any crashes.”
“Performance is smooth and consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
“The game doesn't save resolution settings for some reason, and there are some weird audio glitches (music gets quiet if you pause and unpause), but those are small problems and the games themselves are great.”
“Fullscreen is buggy; my taskbar is often visible and needs several resolution changes to disappear.”
“The game freezes intermittently, making it unplayable with local lag and stutter as well.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the Raiden game collection is minimal, as the focus is primarily on gameplay rather than narrative. Players can access cleared stages through the mission menu, but the lack of save states and the high difficulty level may detract from the overall experience. While the collection is appealing for shoot 'em up enthusiasts, it does not offer a compelling story to engage players beyond the challenge of the gameplay itself.
