Shooter · 1990
Raiden
Raiden consists of eight vertical scrolling missions where the player maneuvers the Raiden craft dodging and destroying enemy robots, buildings, ground targets, and aircraft. There are bombs and missile powerups as well as collectable medals which add to the score. When player dies, the fighter's fragments become…
Key facts
- Released
- 1 April 1990
- Genre
- Shooter · Action · Arcade
- Length
- ≈ 2 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PlayStation · Nintendo
- Studio
- Seibu Kaihatsu
- Publisher
- Hudson Soft, Tecmo
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 1990 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- Wraps up in one evening
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Raiden?
Expect about 2 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Raiden with friends?
No, Raiden is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Raiden on?
Raiden is available on PlayStation and Nintendo.
What games are like Raiden?
In the same spirit: Super Stardust HD, Raiden IV x Mikado Remix and Raiden V: Director's Cut.
