Raiden Legacy
- December 4, 2012
- Dotemu
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Reviews
- The collection includes four classic Raiden games, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.
- Gameplay is fast-paced and engaging, with solid mechanics that capture the essence of the original arcade titles.
- Some players report that recent patches have improved performance, allowing for a smoother experience on their systems.
- The port suffers from significant technical issues, including stuttering, inconsistent frame rates, and audio problems, making it frustrating to play.
- Limited options for continues and customization detract from the overall experience, as players are forced to rely on only a few credits.
- The user interface is poorly designed and sluggish, leading to a frustrating navigation experience between menus.
- music39 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the high-energy techno soundtrack that complements the fast-paced gameplay, while others find it muffled, inconsistent in volume, and at times irritating. Many users report issues such as music cutting off during gameplay, a lack of adjustable volume settings, and the absence of original intros, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some players still enjoy the nostalgic and intense musical elements, particularly during boss fights.
“Non-stop high speed action from stage one with a fitting high BPM techno soundtrack.”
“The musical score is top notch, though the score and the sound fidelity unfortunately seem somewhat muted.”
“Amazing soundtracks to get destroyed to.”
“I mean... there's not even a music track playing in the main menu!”
“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.”
“The music just randomly drops out at certain points.”
- optimization28 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 64 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game collection has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing smooth performance and no stuttering, while others report significant issues such as inconsistent framerates, input lag, and severe stuttering. While certain versions, particularly the GOG version, seem to have improved performance for some users, many still encounter major performance problems that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the optimization appears to be hit-or-miss, leading to frustration among players who expect a more polished experience.
“The port is barebones but runs smoothly; I cannot confirm lag or bugs that other reviewers are complaining about.”
“Ok.. there seem to have been issues with the game's performance, but it's all working flawlessly here; it's hype, fast, mayhem, fun, and has lots of content!”
“+no major bugs, no stuttering.”
“The games are fun, but Raiden (and you as the player) deserve better than a lackluster and lazily-made collection of save states with major performance issues that are still there after almost 10 years.”
“There's actual performance and controller issues with every title in this collection.”
“Horrendous stuttering, the games are unplayable in this state.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a fast-paced bullet hell shooter with simple and straightforward mechanics, primarily focused on shooting and bombing. While the nostalgic experience is appreciated, some users noted issues with emulation, such as stuttering and limited lives due to the inability to insert coins, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the core gameplay remains enjoyable, with solid mechanics and good pixel art, although customization options are limited.
“Great shooter with solid gameplay.”
“Awesome music and the gameplay is pure Raiden.”
“One of the most popular arcade games I used to play all the time, animations are good, gameplay is very simple and challenging :)”
“The emulation is also pretty wonky, with the games starting to stutter quite frequently throughout gameplay.”
“Second, the aforementioned fact means there aren't many settings to customize your experience both visually (like optional side arts) and gameplay-wise.”
“The arcade versions seemed to still have better, smoother graphics, enemies seemed larger, the entire screen was dedicated to the gameplay, potentially more continues, and I know 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.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their modern quality, with some users noting they rival contemporary titles and evoke a nostalgic arcade feel. However, there are complaints about the user interface and graphical settings not being saved, which detracts from the overall experience. While the arcade versions are highlighted for their superior graphics and smoother performance, the game still captures the essence of classic arcade visuals.
“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.”
“More ships, more enemies, faster bullets, and way better graphics.”
“As all of the 4 games are good ol' arcade games, the graphics are pretty much of the, well, arcade style.”
“There is a nice menu, which includes leaderboards, training mode, some graphic options, but it has issues.”
“Lots of sound bugs, no option to change the number of continues, no option to display secret ships, graphical options don't save after exit.”
“The main UI to select which game is serviceable, but the fact it doesn't store/remember what graphic setting you set means when you start the game from Steam each time, you have to go change that.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is minimal, primarily focusing on the gameplay experience across three modes: arcade, mission, and training. Players find the narrative lacking, as the emphasis is on challenging gameplay rather than a compelling storyline, with frustrations stemming from the difficulty and lack of save states. Overall, the collection is appreciated by fans of the genre, but it does not offer a rich narrative experience.
“Let me tell you a story.”
“The mission mode is a bypass of the initial missions so you can start directly from the advanced levels, increasing the possibility to proceed a step further.”
“From what I understand, any stages that you cleared in the arcade mode will unlock them as well in the mission & training mode.”
“The story is virtually non-existent, leaving players with little motivation to progress through the game.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters or the plot.”
“There is no real story to engage with, which makes the gameplay feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- stability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by intermittent freezing during menu transitions and gameplay, along with audio glitches and resolution issues. While some users report smooth performance on PC, others experience significant lag and controller connectivity problems, making the game difficult to play at times. Overall, these stability concerns detract from an otherwise enjoyable gaming experience.
“Runs great on my PC.”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
“Moreover, each transition between the menus freezes the game for a split second.”
“The game freezes intermittently, making it unplayable with local lag and stutter as well.”
“I really like Raiden, but this port is really bad; my Xbox One controller freezes every now and then, so I cannot play.”
