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RayStorm
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Taito |
| Publisher | Spaz (Working Designs) |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Taito and published by Spaz (Working Designs), RayStorm arrived on the PlayStation in 1997 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D. Among the 60 PS1 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.
Taito also made Puzzle Bobble 4, Puzzle Bobble 3 and Arkanoid Returns for the PS1.
RayStorm supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing RayStorm 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.
RayStorm cheats & codes
33 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Joker Command P1 | D009D354
???? |
|---|---|
| Joker Command P2 | D00BB186
???? |
| Infinite lifes P1 | 800D4D2C
0005 |
| Infinite Special Attack P1 | 800D4D5A
1000 |
| Main Weapon Upgrade P1 R-Gray 1 Only! | 800D4D2E
0010 |
| Full Lock-On Capacity P1 | 800D4D42
0010 |
RayStorm 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.
RayStorm FAQ
When did RayStorm come out on the PS1?
RayStorm was released for the PlayStation in 1997.
Who made RayStorm?
It was developed by Taito and published by Spaz (Working Designs).
Is RayStorm multiplayer?
Yes. RayStorm supports up to 2 players.
How long does RayStorm take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, RayStorm 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 RayStorm 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.