Raiden Trad SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Shoot 'em Up

Raiden Trad

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperSeibu Kaihatsu
PublisherElectro Brain Corp.
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesRaiden
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Seibu Kaihatsu and published by Electro Brain Corp., Raiden Trad arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1992 as a shoot 'em up.

It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V.

It is part of the Raiden series. The series also appears on other systems with Raiden (TurboGrafx-16) and Raiden DX (PS1).

Raiden Trad 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
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets

What playing 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 Trad gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Raiden Trad cheats & codes

65 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Both Players Start With 1 LifeB6BD-D76F
Infinite Lives (Player 1)3CBD-DDD7
Infinite Lives (Player 2)3CB5-0467
Both Players Are InvincibleDDEF-0F1B
Infinite Bombs (Both Players)3CEA-6D64
Start With 3 CreditsD4BF-6F6F

See all Raiden Trad cheats

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Raiden Trad FAQ

When did Raiden Trad come out on the SNES?

Raiden Trad was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.

Who made Raiden Trad?

It was developed by Seibu Kaihatsu and published by Electro Brain Corp..

Is Raiden Trad multiplayer?

Yes. Raiden Trad supports up to 2 players.

How long does Raiden Trad take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, 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.

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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