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Shoot. Evade. Destroy! Fight your way through countless enemies as you pilot the legendary Raiden fighter in this latest installment for your PlayStation 2. Enhanced Graphics – The series has transitioned from its 2D roots to 3D, creating lush environments, devastating explosions and countless enemies, without a drop in frame-rate. All the favorites are back, including all the weapons (ie, spread shot, laser cannon, and proton laser), bigger then life boss battles, and the insane amount of enemies populating the screen at one time. Two players can play together to push back the invading forces, just like in the arcade. There is also a new 'multiplayer' mode that lets one player control two ships. There are several new modes within this title that can be unlocked, including Boss Rush (which lets you battle against bosses you have conquered) and Score Attack Mode (replay levels to obtain the highest score). There is also a Replay mode, so you can analyze your play as well as that of the bosses, and a gallery mode, which holds images, easter eggs, etc. when it is unlocked. There are also several new options so the player can tailor fit the game to maximize their experience, making for the most complete shooter on the PS2. [UFO Interactive]
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Taito / UFO Interactive
Shooter
Players: 2
E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)
Developer: MOSS - Seibu Kaihatsu
Released April 17, 2007
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Critic Reviews
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GameBrink
Raiden III is a good shmup. Its solid looking, has good bullet patterns/enemies, and the levels are set at just the right level in terms of fun and difficulty (there are also multiple difficulty options available from the start).
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| 75 |
Siliconera
It’s one of those games that fans will probably enjoy, even if there’s little that stands out other than the Dual mode. [JPN Import]
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| 70 |
GameDaily
True, the graphics and music feel aged and the game could've used online play, but even with these flaws, it achieves what it sets out to do, deliver "destroy everything"-themed action for the somewhat moderate price of $29.99.
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| 70 |
NTSC-uk
The most interesting feature though, has to be the inclusion of the "Double Play" mode where it's possible to play a 2P game whilst controlling both ships - a technique made famous by a skillful Japanese Ikaruga player, and now here it is entering the mainstream as a proper play mode. [JPN Import]
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| 70 |
Eurogamer
The only shame is that, when you finally manage to master the game with a single credit (and we're getting close), the only person around to show off in front of is probably a bewildered friend who's just popped round for a friendly game of Pro Evo.
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| 65 |
IGN
If you've played an arcade shooter before, you've played this title, and if you're really curious about Raiden III, a rental should satisfy your itch.
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| 65 |
Weekly Famitsu
6 / 7 / 6 / 7 - 26 [Sept 2005]
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| 63 |
GameSpot
Enjoyable as it can be in spurts, Raiden III doesn't do anything unique to stand out from other modern shoot-'em-ups, and that it isn't priced at a flat-out budget rate is a bit disquieting.
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| 60 |
PSM Magazine
Raiden III is stale comfort food for arcade fans; it's pleasant, but will make you wonder why the old games still taste so much fresher. [July 2007, p.85]
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| 60 |
Games Radar (in-house)
There, however, is one thing that sets Raiden III apart from the shooter pack: it's single-player mode enables you to control both warplanes at once, essentially playing co-op with yourself. It's simple, really - the left analog stick and shoulder buttons control one ship, and the right analog stick and shoulder buttons control the other.
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| 60 |
PSX Extreme
The game doesn't take long enough to beat, there's no real reason to play it again, and there isn't anything even remotely special about the experience.
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| 60 |
GamePro
If shootem'ups are your thing, than you can't go wrong with Raiden III. If not, save your money for the arcade.
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| 40 |
G4 TV
The game is too short, and doesn’t sport enough play options to keep it fresh past a few hours of play.
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| 30 |
Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
A purebred '80s throwback, Raiden III hasn't a chance of competing with exciting modern shooters - or even the classics of yesteryear. Look elsewhere for your shoot-'em-up thrills. [Oct 2006, p.104]
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