Raiden

PC 1991
7.1 / 10
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Rating Breakdown

Gameplay 18% weight
7/10
Depth 12% weight
5/10
Challenge 15% weight
9/10
Graphics 8% weight
8/10
Music 8% weight
6/10
Story 11% weight
—/10
Multiplayer 8% weight
—/10
Impact 9% weight
8/10
Nostalgia 11% weight
9/10

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About

Raiden is a 1990 vertically scrolling shooter video game developed by Seibu Kaihatsu and published by Tecmo for arcades. The game's story takes place in the year 2090, when an alien species known as the Crystals invaded Earth. Players assume the roles of the Vanquish Crystal Defense pilot duo, taking control of two state of the art Fighting Thunders aircraft to defeat the Crystals and save the Earth.

Source: Wikipedia

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Reviewed May 20, 2026  ·  Last updated September 20, 2026