RayCrisis PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shoot 'em Up / Action

RayCrisis

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreShoot 'em Up, Action
DeveloperTaito Corporation
PublisherJVC Digital Studios
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the PlayStation in 2000, RayCrisis is a shoot 'em up developed by Taito Corporation and published by JVC Digital Studios. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Among the 60 PS1 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.

Taito Corporation also made Puzzle Bobble 2 and Ray Tracers for the PS1.

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)

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing RayCrisis 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.

RayCrisis gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

RayCrisis cheats & codes

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

RCJCD00D4AA2 ????
PAL2NTSCD00BAA7C 0001 300BAA7C 0000
Y-FixD0081A8C 0010 80081A8C FFE8
Infinite shipsD00D97F6 0100 300D97F7 0009
Max lock-ons (Press L1)D00D4AA2 FBFF 300D9800 0019
Start with HighScoreD00D79D4 0000 800D79D4 D02C D00D79D6 0000 800D79D6 0160

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RayCrisis walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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RayCrisis FAQ

When did RayCrisis come out on the PS1?

RayCrisis was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made RayCrisis?

It was developed by Taito Corporation and published by JVC Digital Studios.

Is RayCrisis multiplayer?

No. RayCrisis is a single-player game.

How long does RayCrisis take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, RayCrisis 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.

Read more about RayCrisis on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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