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Revamped Classics: Our Experience Playing the Exciting Remakes of Raiden IV and Raiden III

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If you're a fan of classic shooter games, Raiden IV × MIKADO Remix and Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX are definitely worth checking out. These remakes perfectly blend the original arcade experience with modern features, making them an exciting addition to the Raiden series.

Raiden, originally released in 1990 as a vertically scrolling shooter arcade video game, was ported to home computers and video game consoles in the early to mid-1990s. Players have praised the series for its simple controls and the impressive animation and art of the wreckage in-game, maintaining the 2D sequence frame animation of classic arcade games. Raiden III and Raiden IV were the first 3D works in the series.

In Raiden IV × MIKADO Remix and Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, players will continue the fight against the extraterrestrial race known as the Crystals in their attempt to take over the world.

A video clip of us playing Raiden IV × MIKADO Remix

These two remakes manage to perfectly blend the original arcade experience with modern features, like sticking to vertical screen play. Raiden IV × MIKADO Remix has a suite of electrifying content featuring new levels, frenetic bullet patterns, and intense gameplay modes such as Arcade, OverKill, Score Attack, and more.

Players can also choose the original soundtrack or a remixed version curated by the famous Game Center Mikado.

We tried Dual Play, and this mode provides an exciting and challenging experience.

A video clip of us playing Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX

In the meantime, Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX is an enhanced version of the classic game, now available on game consoles with updated graphics and high-resolution visuals. Players can fully customize their experience, choosing from a variety of game modes, wallpapers, background music, and more, before setting their sights on the World Rankings. With an arsenal of customization options and features, this title continues Raiden’s exhilarating push into the present.

The game's publisher, H2 Interactive, officially released Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX on PS4/PS5/Nintendo Switch, and Raiden IV × MIKADO Remix on PS4/PS5 on February 23rd. Both games will be available on Xbox Series as well.

The style of the game is similar to the Raiden of earlier years, which makes me a little nostalgic. The control is smooth, but sometimes it's too late to get an energy bullet. The game is designed with various bosses, which I find interesting.

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