Raptor: Call of the Shadows

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Raptor: Call of the Shadows is a 1994 PC shooter where you pilot a high tech mercenary ship through interplanetary combat. As a hired gun for MegaCorp you'll destroy enemy targets across waves of increasingly tough battles. The game emphasizes fast action and weapon upgrades, each kill earns cash to buy from 14 progressively powerful armaments. VGA graphics and digitized cinematics were a step up for PC shooters at the time paired with a driving soundtrack that syncs with the chaos. It earned praise for pushing shareware game visuals beyond many commercial titles. The blend of smooth animation Midi compatible music and escalating difficulty keeps the action fresh. Secrets and end of wave boss ships add layers to the 30+ mission campaign. With over 85% positive ratings on vintage gaming forums players still note its addictive loop of upgrading and outlasting waves. A relic of early 90s PC shooters that holds up for its pace and polish.