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Raiden 1

The original vertical-scrolling shooter that introduced the iconic Raiden fighter jet.

RETRO ARCADE EXPERIENCE

Raiden 1 captures the authentic feel of retro arcade shooting games from the golden era of arcade gaming. Experience the nostalgic pixel graphics, challenging gameplay, and classic sound effects that made arcade shooting games legendary in the Raiden series.

Category: Raiden | Style: Retro Arcade | Genre: Shooting Game

GAME CONTROLS

INSERT COIN

5 / C / Right Shift

MOVE

Arrow Keys / WASD

SHOOT

Space / Z

BOMB

X / B

HOW TO PLAY

Press C key or 5 to insert coin and start the game. Use the joystick or D-pad to move your fighter in all directions across the screen. Press Button 1 to fire your main weapon and Button 2 to launch a bomb that clears the screen of enemies and bullets. Collect different colored power-ups to strengthen your weapons - red for Vulcan cannon and blue for laser. Collect missile power-ups (homing or straight) for additional firepower. Avoid enemy fire as a single hit will destroy your ship.

GAME FEATURES

  • Two distinct main weapons that can be powered up to multiple levels
  • Two types of missile secondary weapons (homing and straight)
  • Screen-clearing bombs for emergency situations
  • Medal collection system for bonus points
  • Challenging boss battles at the end of each stage
  • Two-player cooperative gameplay
  • Progressive difficulty curve that tests player reflexes and pattern recognition

PRO TIPS & STRATEGIES

  • Collect the same color power-ups consistently to maximize a single weapon type
  • The red Vulcan weapon is better for wide coverage, while the blue laser is stronger for focused damage
  • Save bombs for boss battles or when surrounded by enemies
  • Memorize enemy patterns and bullet trajectories for survival
  • Prioritize destroying enemies that drop power-ups (typically mid-sized aircraft)
  • Collect gold medals for massive score bonuses - they often appear after destroying specific enemies
  • In two-player mode, have each player specialize in a different weapon type for maximum coverage

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