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Via Gematsu

MOSS has announced twin-stick shoot ’em up game Raiden NOVA for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch. It will launch on October 31 in Japan for 4,800 yen. A limited quantity special edition will also be available for 8,300 yen.

The special edition includes an original soundtrack CD supervised by Raiden series composer Go Sato, acrylic block (Raiden-themed for Switch, Raiden II-themed for PlayStation 4, and Raiden DX-themed for PlayStation 5), a reversible box art, and a Hidetaka Tenjin-illustrated all-Raiden special box.

First-print copies of both the standard and special editions will include a reversible box art and special sticker.

Here is an overview of the game, via its official website:

About

Raiden, the landmark 2D shoot ’em up game, is reborn as a twin-stick 2D shoot ’em up game! Dodge attacks coming from all directions at 360 degrees, and annihilate hordes of enemies!
Use Twin Sticks to Drive Raiden at High Speed and Engage Incoming Enemies!
Control your ship with the left stick, and aim and fire in all directions with the right stick! Dodge enemy attacks from all directions, then aim and fire!
Strategies Change as You Play! Choose Your Armaments and Items to Create the Strongest Build!
Create your own build by choosing the armaments and ship enhancements you get when you level up. Persevere through the fierce battle!
Perpetual Power-Ups with Achievements and Equipment Enhancements! Rinse and Repeat to Achieve Extreme Evolution!
Through repeated play, you can earn power-ups, buy and upgrade ships, and more!
Game Modes

• Arcade Mode – An arcade-like mode in which the player advances through all six stages with the goal of defeating each stage’s boss.
• Unlimited Mode – A mode in which you can challenge your limits and choose any stage to see how long you can survive.

System

• Level Up – When you gain a certain amount of experience points by destroying enemy ships and the like, you can level up and enhance your skills. Skill enhancements appear at random from three to four options in the “Main Weapon,” “Options,” and “Power-Ups” categories, and one enhancement can be chosen.
• Main Weapons – There are three main weapons: “Vulcan,” “Laser,” and “Plasma.” Power and attack range change depending on power-ups, and the ultimate evolution can be achieved by meeting the right conditions.
• Option #1 – These follow the player’s ship and attack automatically at fixed intervals. Up to six can be equipped.
• Option #2 – In addition to the Vulcan, Laser, and Plasma options, there is a “Unique” option, and each has multiple armaments.
• Power-Ups – Power-ups can enhance the ship’s attack power and durability, as well as its speed, luck, and more.
• Items – Items with various effects can also be used.
• Missions – Rewards may be given by meeting certain conditions during a stage. By clearing a rare bonus mission, there is a high chance you may enter a rush state where bonus missions may occur.

 

[Pejo]

I'm more of a sidescroller fan than a twin stick fan, but I'll give it a try for the right price. $30 seems steep, but we'll see.

 

[anthony2690]

Not the biggest raiden fan as it is, but this looks pretty pants sadly.

Raiden fighter aces is by far the most fun I've had with the raiden series myself. (Surprised it has not been re-released)

Raiden 3, 4 Mikado remix and 5 were okay at best imo.

 

[tommib]

Looks fire. Added to wishlist.

Love the music.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Needs to be on PC, I've got several shooters in my steam wishlist waiting for me to have some extra money for impulse buy.

 

[nikos]

This looks really good. I’d buy it instantly on PC.

May go for the Switch version but will wait a bit for any localization or PC port news.

 

[BigBeauford]

It's not a twin stick shooter (plays more like asteroids) and is a roguelite, but anyone needing a "multiple ships, multiple weapons, endless permutations" experience should 100% check out Nova Drift:

 

[ReBurn]

Hopefully it comes west. I'd like to try it out.

 

[Impotaku]

Amazon already has it for preorder, not going to say no as it's only £26 another shmup to the switchs already vast shmup library, more is always good.

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B0D969LY44/ref=sr_1_29?crid=2C42X5EF0APM0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HOKGokbG4qD5tDfrYsvQ1skr8WZifu1kqT4mcjwa3EIL_IDrHu0kLEo3vqDSZiMCymb30UU694H87tMW50a6nGqrRJXPBE0yfwAgRzCQUJzYbfMSSAgTRTf3FoTw1d18JRyTNRpIILU0jNpET-7Bt7Pwq-1GL_f_wbslGKZ_GYjvZIziXvK6FTJh8MdiPXMnsgRpOAJYieYOY49YkGrtS7L_-TLcow8o7zRxrLwWfO0dLgeF8xj1etazZWFjCaGmXhkgkXqGk2HnvAFTzt0kSRj7M-m6Ik-PYn5StcNbPbU.CYq9DxoPLuzan2xX08el25IRicPGTAkyAZhnkRsJCBI&dib_tag=se&keywords=%E9%9B%B7%E9%9B%BB&qid=1720734312&sprefix=%E9%9B%B7%E9%9B%BB%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-29&th=1

 

[Hudo]

This actually looks cool.

 

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