Raiden Fighter Aces - Western release

Digi.k · 05/09/2009, 02:10 PM

you guys/gals who own a X360 might wanna pick this up before its gone and prices might shoot up (or down)

http://www.amazon.com/Raiden-Fighters-Aces-Xbox-360/dp/B001PA0FBS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1241892507&sr=8-1

and its going for $20 USD too !!

Dark Fact · 05/09/2009, 07:04 PM

Not a bad price for a game like that. Looks like something to look foward to.

Turbo D · 05/10/2009, 06:53 PM

No ps3 port? Freaking weak dude! I thought the Japanese hated the 360.

ParanoiaDragon · 05/10/2009, 09:04 PM

It's the Japanese public that hate the 360, but, apparently not the developers

TR0N · 05/10/2009, 10:50 PM

Quote from: ParanoiaDragon on 05/10/2009, 09:04 PMIt's the Japanese public that hate the 360, but, apparently not the developers

Looks that way wich is funny since the 360 continues to have shmup release in japan.

Being the most recent one is death smiles.

Lord Thag · 05/13/2009, 03:42 PM

I just picked this up last night. Got the only copy in town, out of four stores. I must say, this is one hell of a deal for $20. Three Raiden Fighters games, TONS of tweaks and options to customise the experience, and supposedly, some unlockable 'perfect game' videos.

On top of that, the games play beautifully. Raiden is one of the last holdouts of the type of shooter we all know and love on the PC Engine: the kind where blowing stuff up is the main point, not pulling of tricks like in Ikaruga or whatever. I dislike the newer style trick/score shooters that are more about chaining combos and gimmicks. I want lazers, bombs, explosions, and giant bosses, and lots of them!

This fits the bill nicely, and underneath the hood is a very clever (and unobtrusive) scoring system that adds quite a bit of depth if you are going for a high score.

Great value, and I think this one might end up being rather uncommon. Pick it up if you can. This is the best stateside shooter release since Gradius V and R-Type Final.

geise · 05/13/2009, 06:17 PM

Yeah I just recently picked it up as well. I only had to go to 3 stores to find it though.

I also agree with everything you mentioned. I still love the gimmicky CAVE shooters though. For 20 bucks this is more than worth it! Just don't buy it used cause for some reason Gamestop wants 24 used and 19.99 New. Haha don't ask me why. http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=200643

CosMind · 05/13/2009, 06:40 PM

this is an amazing pack. raiden fighters jet alone would be worth the tag. it's my favorite game in the raiden series by a long shot.
getting the first and second game packed in with it is amazing bonus.

hopefully, this is a start of a trend of all the 360 shooters from japan getting localized (there are tons of rad ones already out there, and even more coming).
fingers triple-crossed.

Dark Fact · 05/13/2009, 10:50 PM

Quote from: ParanoiaDragonIt's the Japanese public that hate the 360, but, apparently not the developers

Cuz the Japanese public hates Bill Gates?

geise · 05/14/2009, 01:41 PM

The Japanese public love Bill Gates. He makes PC's for the Hentai fans! No Bill Gates means no H-Games for the Japanese. They'd have to start porting them to Macs. Anyways...the Raiden Fighters Aces pack rocks. Anyone wanna start posting highscores that have this game?

CosMind · 05/14/2009, 02:09 PM

Quote from: geise on 05/14/2009, 01:41 PMAnyone wanna start posting highscores that have this game?

do they have a live leaderboard set up?

CosMind · 05/14/2009, 11:25 PM

Quote from: Lord Thag on 05/13/2009, 03:42 PMI just picked this up last night....

i forgot to ask - did the localized version keep the vertical monitor/aspect support?

boogiecat · 05/15/2009, 02:10 AM

Yup they've most likeky retained that feature..

CosMind · 05/15/2009, 12:39 PM

Quote from: boogiecat on 05/15/2009, 02:10 AMYup they've most likeky retained that feature..

confirmed? i have the option to snatch up either the japanese version or the north american version. i'd prefer to get the na version so that all the menu/options text is legible, but if it doesn't retain vertical display support then i'd rather go with the japanese version (i'm sure i can deal with the untranslated menus).

Nazi NecroPhile · 05/15/2009, 01:00 PM

Quote from: CosMind on 05/15/2009, 12:39 PMconfirmed? i have the option to snatch up either the japanese version or the north american version. i'd prefer to get the na version so that all the menu/options text is legible, but if it doesn't retain vertical display support then i'd rather go with the japanese version (i'm sure i can deal with the untranslated menus).

Its North American publisher's website states that it supports "full-screen vertical scrolling on a rotated display".

gekioh · 05/15/2009, 01:27 PM

I would have to pretty much agree with all of ya, even though I dont have a 360, I went and bought it cause I was aware of this game coming stateside. Now I dont know much about the games on here though see please tell me, are these remixes of Raiden I and II or completely different and original shooters or what. And is it from the same Raiden series or just has the same name by coincidence. From watching the videos on amazon it looked almost like maybe an americanized port of early Dodonpachi games but I just couldnt tell since I cant actually play it yet

CosMind · 05/15/2009, 02:55 PM

Quote from: guest on 05/15/2009, 01:00 PM
Quote from: CosMind on 05/15/2009, 12:39 PMconfirmed? i have the option to snatch up either the japanese version or the north american version. i'd prefer to get the na version so that all the menu/options text is legible, but if it doesn't retain vertical display support then i'd rather go with the japanese version (i'm sure i can deal with the untranslated menus).
Its North American publisher's website states that it supports "full-screen vertical scrolling on a rotated display".

perfect, thanks!

Quote from: gekioh on 05/15/2009, 01:27 PM...are these remixes of Raiden I and II or completely different and original shooters or what. And is it from the same Raiden series or just has the same name by coincidence...

no, the raiden fighters games aren't remixes of the "regular" raiden games. they have their own unique game play systems and mechanics. the fighters games have much richer game play overall than the regular raiden games. multiple ships to choose from, each offering opportunity for differing play style; a different method of level progression; a more meaningful weapon change (i.e. "powerup") system; and more.

that being said, there are still enough similar systems and mechanics to the regular raiden games that they are warranted being part of the raiden series (so their names are not just coincidental).

Lord Thag · 05/30/2009, 05:16 PM

Well, I have to brag a bit. As of last night, if any of you care to check the XBLA leaderboards for Raiden Fighters, you may notice that there is a 'Lord Thag' ranked at .... drum roll please .... #2.

Yeah. I'm second in the world currently. How about that huh? I about fell outta my chair. I'm positive I can get first with some practice.

I loooooove this game!

Ceti Alpha · 05/30/2009, 05:24 PM

Quote from: Lord Thag on 05/30/2009, 05:16 PMWell, I have to brag a bit. As of last night, if any of you care to check the XBLA leaderboards for Raiden Fighters, you may notice that there is a 'Lord Thag' ranked at .... drum roll please .... #2.

Yeah. I'm second in the world currently. How about that huh? I about fell outta my chair. I'm positive I can get first with some practice.

I loooooove this game!

Lord Dang!

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