Raiden
PlayStation · Shoot 'em Up
Raiden
Deep cut Co-op
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Seibu Kaihatsu |
| Publisher | Seibu Kaihatsu |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Raiden |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Released for the PlayStation, Raiden is a shoot 'em up developed by Seibu Kaihatsu. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991.
It is part of the Raiden series; on the PS1 you can also try Raiden DX, Raiden II and The Raiden Project. The series also appears on other systems with Raiden (TurboGrafx-16) and Raiden (Jaguar). Seibu Kaihatsu also made Battle Balls for the PS1.
Raiden supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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 want a game to beat together with a friend
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Raiden 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 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Raiden FAQ
Who made Raiden?
It was developed by Seibu Kaihatsu.
Is Raiden multiplayer?
Yes. Raiden supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Raiden take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Raiden 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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