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[shuri]

22. Sep, 2005 in japan for your ps2!

I am so preordering this. On a side note, Mushihimesama (thanks god for copy paste) is coming out THIS WEEK

Discuss.

 

[jenov4]

Holy shit. I want this NOW! Was this an arcade game?

 

[Lord Error]

Raiden 3 has lot to live up to now. I've been playing some older Raiden games and I don't find them as appealing as before. The recent Cave and Treasure shooters have set the bar pretty damn high, each in their own way. Still excitemement +1 for new Raiden.

 

[Oracle Dragon]

Is there a North American release? So far the only 3 shumps I have are Gradius V, R-Type Final, and Ikaruga. I'd love to add a fourth to that list.

 

[Dash Kappei]

Holy shit. I want this NOW! Was this an arcade game?

Yeah it is, and pretty new also (2005).
But, from what I know, it shipped in minor numbers and definitevely not outside Japan even for arcades importers... it seems Taito refused to do that.
Maybe is a b/s, or maybe it was 'cause of the impending Ps2 port, dunno.

I remember a test location where it was absolutely proibited to take pictures and also the que to play the thing was way too long.

 

[Dash Kappei]

Sold.

Is there any preorder bonus with it?

I never played the real thing, how's the soundtrack?

Has the gameplay really improved from previous Raiden or it "just" had a major cosmetic makeover?

 

[zmet]

Looks good but I wish someone would release a Raiden Fighters Collection disc.

 

[Bebpo]

Graphics are ugly 3d but hopefully the gameplay is good.

 

[FirstInHell]

Is there a North American release? So far the only 3 shumps I have are Gradius V, R-Type Final, and Ikaruga. I'd love to add a fourth to that list.

I would like to know too. This looks fantastic.

 

[Dave Long]

There's a Raiden II machine at the local arcade and it looks a hell of a lot better than this 3D garbage.

 

[Johnas]

I'm not trolling, but those screens do nothing at all for me. I guess there's a nostalgia factor that needs to be in the equation. I used to dabble in the arcade Raidens back in college, so I honestly don't know much about the series, but I do remember them being pretty fun.

How many posts does it take for a thread to evolve into a MEGATHREAD? Just messing with you.

 

[GitarooMan]

Man, that looks awesome. I still play Raiden Project for PSX from time to time. I may have to import if it doesn't come to the U.S. Can you play imports on PS2 with the Action Replay or do you have to do a hardware mod?

 

[Aizu_Itsuko]

I'm not trolling, but those screens do nothing at all for me. I guess there's a nostalgia factor that needs to be in the equation.

That's because you're just seeing textured polygons. What I'm seeing is my fighter doing friggin circles at full speed around a hundred shots coming from all directions while I hysterically laugh at the thought of an entire army of fucking aliens exploding to the rhythm of my twin laser canons.

 

[Ash Housewares]

what the crap? all you need to see is your ship and the millions shots coming at you, as long as the music is good it's fine

since when did it become important that the shit you blow up look pretty??

 

[LittleTokyo]

what the crap? all you need to see is your ship and the millions shots coming at you, as long as the music is good it's fine

since when did it become important that the shit you blow up look pretty??

I think it looks pretty good.

 

[shuri]

Just pre-ordered it from ncsx, it's 55$ at ncsx, 59$ at play-asia, use coupon SN-PSC-USP for 5$ less at play-asia, but you'll get raped for any decent shipping option

 

[drohne]

i'll anticipate it once i know that the conversion isn't being handled by the fine people who so botched the ps2 version of gigawing generations. though the screens don't suggest it, this is running on post-xbox pc hardware...there's reason to doubt whether the ps2 can handle a port. :/

 

[dog$]

Is there a North American release? So far the only 3 shumps I have are Gradius V, R-Type Final, and Ikaruga. I'd love to add a fourth to that list.

Go buy Shikigami Shiro 2 now. It's $10.

 

[Alias03]

Go buy Shikigami Shiro 2 now. It's $10.

Where???? NA version??

 

[Ash Housewares]

I think it looks pretty good.

I'm too biased to find fault in Raiden

 

[belgurdo]

oh noes 3d whine bitch

Shut the fuck up; the game looks fine. Just because it's in 3D doesn't mean the game is "ruined"-as long as it plays well it doesn't matter what it looks like

 

[Aruarian Reflection]

Where???? NA version??

PS2 NA version is $10.

Did Raiden II ever get ported to a US console?

EDIT: Also, are there any easy mod tricks to play import PS2 games on NA hardware?

 

[Ash Housewares]

PS2 NA version is $10.

Did Raiden II ever get ported to a US console?

EDIT: Also, are there any easy mod tricks to play import PS2 games on NA hardware?

Raiden Project on Playstation had I & II

it's been 8 years since I played the thing, don't really remember how it was

 

[DECK'ARD]

Could just be those shots, but looks a bit bland for a Raiden game.

Still interested in how it turns out, but from those screenshots it just looks like it's missing something.

 

[Aruarian Reflection]

I dunno, I think it looks great. The green/blue laser effects remind me of Gradius V for some reason.

 

[nitewulf]

as much as i love shooters, raidens have always been too tough for me. i can never pick up the right power-up, and consequently get screwed.

 

[Oracle Dragon]

Go buy Shikigami Shiro 2 now. It's $10.

Where???? NA version??

I think the NA version is called "Castle Shikigami 2" ... looks like you can get it for $9.99 USD from EBGames.com take a look.

 

[Ash Housewares]

I tried Mobile Light Force 2 (how could you not with such awe inspiring cover art?) and wasn't too impressed, whats the difference?

 

[Aruarian Reflection]

:lol :lol

 

[dog$]

No more weapon-levels (ie you don't have to collect the coins to power your shots), 2 new characters, all characters have 2 modes of operation to choose from, overall better level design.

Plus for the US version it's almost worthwhile enough to play the game just to hear the completely strange translation and voice acting; hell, there's even a few rare times when they simply forget to translate the voice work and put up the english subtitles with some spoken Japanese. It's quite humorous.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Looks like you still just have the core three weapons + missles. But really, who cares? The detail, pacing, music and that awesome whip-laser just never cease to amaze with this series.

 

[FightyF]

Yeah...it should look a lot better in motion. Hopefully 60fps. But you'd think a shooter could look a lot better. A LOT BETTER. Pixel shadows, more drastic lighting, high res textures, full screen AA...

 

[Aruarian Reflection]

Is Raiden the only shmup to have that whip laser? That's always the first thing I think about when I hear Raiden.

 

[iced lightning]

hell yeah, nuggles.

 

[Ranger X]

Raiden 3 better come in America. This game makes me hard

 

[Ash Housewares]

Raiden 3 better come in America. This game makes me hard

I'm trying not to get excited yet

 

[vireland]

Plus for the US version it's almost worthwhile enough to play the game just to hear the completely strange translation and voice acting; hell, there's even a few rare times when they simply forget to translate the voice work and put up the english subtitles with some spoken Japanese. It's quite humorous.

Completely agreed. I mean, how can you pass up playing a game that takes the oft mistranslated "Don't Come" ->to the next level<-?

 

[shuri]

and now with videos! Para clickar at the bottom of the page, senor

 

[Warm Machine]

I'm getting this!!!! Raiden II and the Raiden Fighters games were the most satisfying top view shooters since Twin Cobra.

 

[Martini]

holy...this looks fucking fantastic! LIVE ON SHMUPS!