Raiden Densetsu ~ Raiden Trad Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up

Raiden Densetsu ~ Raiden Trad

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperMicronet
PublisherMicronet
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesRaiden
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Micronet, Raiden Densetsu ~ Raiden Trad arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive as a shoot 'em up.

It is part of the Raiden series. The series also appears on other systems with Raiden (TurboGrafx-16) and Raiden DX (PS1). Micronet also made Curse, Warrior of Rome and Warrior of Rome II for the Genesis.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Raiden Densetsu ~ Raiden Trad is like

Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.

Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.

Raiden Densetsu ~ Raiden Trad gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Raiden Densetsu ~ Raiden Trad cheats & codes

33 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Begin Each Life With 10 Bombs003EB6:000A
Begin Your Game With 20 Lives000A5A:7014
Begin Your Game With 127 Lives000A5A:707F

See all Raiden Densetsu ~ Raiden Trad cheats

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Raiden Densetsu ~ Raiden Trad FAQ

Who made Raiden Densetsu ~ Raiden Trad?

It was developed by Micronet.

Is Raiden Densetsu ~ Raiden Trad multiplayer?

No. Raiden Densetsu ~ Raiden Trad is a single-player game.

How long does Raiden Densetsu ~ Raiden Trad take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Raiden Densetsu ~ Raiden Trad typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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