Raiden

About

Raiden is a high speed vertical shooter where you pilot the Raiden craft through eight scrolling missions. Blast enemy robots aircraft and ground targets while dodging attacks and collecting powerups like bombs and missiles. A unique twist when your ship is destroyed its fragments turn into homing projectiles that keep damaging enemies. Play solo or team up for co op action as you progress through increasingly intense waves of combat. The game ramps up the challenge after each completed run. Defeat the final boss earn a million points and start over with faster deadlier enemies. This loop design encourages high score chasing and adds lasting replayability. With roots in 1990 arcades and ports across systems from SNES to PlayStation Portable Raiden remains a beloved shooter for its tight controls and escalating tension. Its simple yet punishing mechanics have earned it a spot among retro gaming staples with many praising its balance of skill and reward.

Storyline

In the year 2090, Earth has suddenly become the target of deranged aliens known as the Cranassians. Following the invasion, the World Alliance Military builds a new cutting-edge weapon, the Raiden Supersonic Attack Fighter. Based on a captured alien craft, it is humanity's only hope for survival.