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No wii, no ps3, no x360.

now, thats Fucked up... cant you import either?

Yep.

I was reading that one company is starting to publish Wii games in India, despite the Wii not being released there yet (or ever), solely on the perceived strength of the import scene.

There is no problem to ger x360 there. But if it die in 24 weeks i will be fucked, lol.
So, pls, make the damn PC port.)
also, i have HRAP2 and don't have x360 stick.

I'm joining the "so, when is the PC port coming?" club. I don't wanna break or overheat my friend's 360 with an excess of pew pew...

Can't wait for US release!

anyone played it in the arcade ? Is it possible to finish it with 1 credit?

Im gonna play this game very hard hope I can finish it!

It will be UNPOSSIBLE TO FINISH

I mean for a player with "normal" skills... was raiden 3 ultra hard?

define "normal skills"

never handle a cave game 1cc players

I finished the light-route in co-op mode on 1 credit together with RFK
But the 360 port will have 2 more stages so it will be even harder to finish...

I found this picture in Raiden IV official blog in Japanese.



That guy sitting there is Sakari Masaki from 5pb, he was invited to test play Raiden IV at Moss before its release. Looks like shooter developers are good friends with each other. And I can see some of Raiden IV's achievements on the screen. ???? are those that I can't see or read.

From top to down:
1) Mission 6 (????) (15 points)
2) Nice Bomb (5 points)
3) Gallery Complete (5 points)
4) Mission 2 (????) (10 points)
5) Level 1-2 Boss destroyed (10 points)
6) Level 2-3 Boss destroyed (-- points)

19/47 achievements unlocked.

There's an interview with Raiden IV's production director, Hoshino Hitoshi, on Raiden IV blog Aug. 24th entry: http://raiden4.air-nifty.com/blog/

I have translated most of the questions here, however some of the words sounds awkward.

Q: Please tell us, Mr Hoshino-san, of your work content.

A: All direction such as schedule and management of quality between the existing version and the new version, adjustment of enemy arrangement and overall balance of the game.

Q: How long did conversion of Raiden IV [to home console] take?

A: About 10 months.

Q: Presently in August, is the master up (refers to the completion of the beta version, in game industry terms) completed?

A: Master up already completed, now awaiting examination by Microsoft.

Q: Are there any technical problems during conversion from Type-X arcade board to Xbox 360? If there were any difficulties, please let us know.

A: Because both are PC-based architectures, conversion went smoothly, but the only difficulty we faced is the picture size and image change from output terminals to monitors.

Q: 3D (polygon drawing) for shooting games has been a topic among game fans concerning input delay. In regards to Raiden IV, how is work done on it?

A: We were aware of the topic from beginning of development when we created the program. It wasn’t delayed, but when RAP (game tester?) was roped in for the test, it got terrible.

Q: During conversion of resolution from arcade board to Xbox 360, was there any improvement of graphics (in Raiden III PS2 version, the display textures were cut down considerably)?

A: Because it becomes high resolution, enemy texture and effects were rewritten for high resolution. Basically it was just conversion to high specification, so effectiveness of freedom helped(?).

Q: In level 5 of arcade Raiden IV, there is a scene where the framerate drops considerably, has this been reproduced for the Xbox 360 version?

A: The part where the framerate drops has been intentionally included in the home version as well. However during 2-player simultaneous play using plasma lasers, the framerate will not drop in that circumstance.

Q: In regards to loading (in game), will there be a duration when the game reads?

A: Loading occurs between screens (in menu?), however I don’t think it’s a matter of concern.

Q: Please tell us the production concept of the new stages in Xbox 360 original mode.

A: In the arcade version, to reach the final boss [Level 5 EX] determines on your performance. [In the Xbox 360 version], Level 5 occurs in the battlefield, while Level 6 leads to the enemy’s frontline base.

Q: Please teach us the production concept for new additional boss characters. Are there any differences with the existing bosses?

A: The [new] bosses are able to transform. A slight difference is that their attack patterns are intentionally changed from other bosses.

Q: Has Original Mode undergone a game balance adjustment other than adding new stages?

A: Arcade Mode is still the same as before in arcade Raiden IV. In the new [original] mode, readjustments have been done from speed of bullets to arrangement.

Q: Is there a 2nd round for Original Mode?

A: Naturally there is.

Q: Was there any tremendous pressure during product conversion throughout the Raiden series?

A: Arcade version Raiden III to PS2/PC, arcade Raiden IV to Xbox 360, in each case there was some considerable pressure. Although we’re proud of the monumental work we have done in shooting (genre), however there is still stress involved. But if comments about gameplay can be heard, it is delightful above normal game development!(* I think what he’s trying to say that although they are proud of the work they have done in shooting genre and the stress involved, it is nice to hear comments about their game beyond game development.)

Ｑ：最後にファンの皆様にメッセージをください

Ａ：　「撃つ」「避ける」と言うシューティングの基本を突き詰めた雷電IV、新規の面やボスも入ってアーケード版をやり込んだ人でも楽しめると思いますので是非是非遊んで頂けるとうれしいです

Thanks Rai82.
Too bad they didn't ask him about the PC version...

If i understood it correctly there's no PC version of R4
This sucks.

There'll probably be one later.

Also, Kei-ko Fujisaki (the girl who draws Gradius fanart) has RIV vids up now. Apparently in the options screen you can choose from 3 different ships to play as: the default ship, Raiden mk-II (which takes more powerups to reach max power) and...the Fairy. Yes, the Fairy. It seems to be the same as the default ship though I think it may have a smaller hitbox.

Just accessed the Japanese Raiden IV website today and saw this:

お客様各位
2008年8月25日
株式会社　モ　ス

『Xbox 360 雷電Ⅳ』発売延期のお知らせ
　拝啓　貴社ますますご清祥のこととお喜び申し上げます。　平素より格別のお引き立てを賜り、まことにありがとうございます。　さて弊社より2008年9月11日（木）に発売を予定しておりました『Xbox 360 雷電Ⅳ』につきまして、予期せぬ不具合が見つかりました。 この不具合の改善はもとより、可能な限りの調整及びクオリティ向上を施し、最良の品質でユーザーの皆様にお届けしたく、誠に勝手ではございますが発売日を2008年10月2日（木）に延期させて頂きたくお知らせいたします。
お待ちいただいておりますユーザーの皆様、販売店の皆様、並びに関係者様各位には、大変ご迷惑をおかけすることを、心よりお詫び申しあげます。
今後も引き続きお引き立て賜りますよう、宜しくお願い申し上げます。


記
商品名：Xbox 360用ソフト「雷電Ⅳ」
価格：6,800円（税抜）
JAN：456225205-001-2
型番：2TA-00003
発売日：　変更前　2008年9月11日　→　変更後　2008年10月2日


Release date has been officially pushed to Oct. 2nd instead of Sep. 11th.

Hey, never give up. I'm mainly a PC player and hell if I don't know of waiting ages for ports. Sometimes is worth, most of the time isn't but Raiden III was a neat port. For example: over two years passed till RE4 was released for PC if I'm not wrong.

After all, they even said it: Type X and the 360 are both PC based architectures, thus, not porting it to PC would be denying themselves some extra cash... Unless the production costs far outweigh the benefits, which is what usually happens in other genres but this is shmups we are talking about and its public is more prone to buy the original thing.

The game looks damn kickass. Always liked Raiden and the fairies.

Yea never say never. Raiden III was ported over to PC six months after its release on PS2. Whose to say it won't come?

Btw, I have seen the youtube videos ZeetherKID77 was talking about. Link: http://blogs.dion.ne.jp/konaken/archives/7532398.html Aug. 24th entry.

I have noticed that the Fairy uses lasers similar to the Ixion in RFJ. The firepower and damage seems to be the same as Ixion, which is powerful. The purple powerup grants the weapon Soap Bullets (which is what the staff at Moss called officially), which shoots out purple bubbles. It seems that the more powerup it receives, the bubbles grow in number until it almost fills the screen. However, it looks like the Vulcan used by the Fairy has a narrower barrage spread from the default ship.

And the original green proton laser from Raiden III is back, but used only by the Raiden Mk-II player ship.

Achievements in Raiden IV revealed! By 5pb's Sakari Masaki's blog: http://hgqp.blog44.fc2.com/

1. Level 1-1 Boss Shot Down (10G)
LEVEL1-1ボス「エグゼレイ・イス」撃破（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）

2. Level 1-2 Boss Shot Down (10G)
LEVEL1-2ボス「オルド/フュラス/マイラザード」撃破（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）

3. Level 1-3 Boss Shot Down (10G)
LEVEL1-3ボス「ファメル・ヤー」撃破（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）

4. Level 1-4 Boss Shot Down (15G)
LEVEL1-4ボス「アグェン/エウァト」撃破（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）

5. Level 1-5 Boss Shot Down (15G)
LEVEL1-5ボス「ダ・ルチュラ」撃破（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）

6. Level 1-6 Boss Shot Down (15G)
LEVEL1-6ボス「イスドガーラム」撃破（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）

7. Level 1-7 Boss Shot Down (15G)
LEVEL1-7ボス「ホルダ・ガーディア」撃破（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）

8. Level 2-1 Boss Shot Down (20G)
LEVEL2-1ボス「エグゼレイ・イス」（2周目）を撃破（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）

9. Level 2-2 Boss Shot Down (20G)
LEVEL2-2ボス「オルド/フュラス/マイラザード」（2周目）を撃破（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）

10. Level 2-3 Boss Shot Down (20G)
LEVEL2-3ボス「ファメル・ヤー」（2周目）を撃破（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）

11. Level 2-4 Boss Shot Down (25G)
LEVEL2-4ボス「アグェン/エウァト」（2周目）を撃破（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）

12. Level 2-5 Boss Shot Down (25G)
LEVEL2-5ボス「ダ・ルチュラ」（2周目）を撃破（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）

13. Level 2-6 Boss Shot Down (25G)
LEVEL2-6ボス「イスドガーラム」（2周目）を撃破（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）

14. Level 2-7 Boss Shot Down (30G)
LEVEL2-7真ボス「ホルダ・ゲシュトルアダ」を撃破（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）

15. Title [Ace] Acquired (35G)
難易度NORMALを1クレジットでクリア（Xbox 360 MODE）
*1 credit clear on Xbox 360 mode Normal difficulty

16. Title [Hero] Acquired (40G)
難易度HARDを1クレジットでクリア（Xbox 360 MODE）
*1 credit clear on Xbox 360 mode Hard difficulty

17. Title [Legend] Acquired (45G)
難易度VERY HARDを1クレジットでクリア（Xbox 360 MODE）
*1 credit clear on Xbox 360 mode Very Hard difficulty

18. Title [Incredible] Acquired (50G)
難易度ULTIMATEを1クレジットでクリア（Xbox 360 MODE）
*1 credit clear on Xbox 360 mode Ultimate difficulty

19. Mission 1 [Fairy Rescue] (5G)
フェアリーを救出完了（Xbox 360 MODE・SCORE ATTACK MODE.・難易度EASY以上）

20. Mission 2 [Preemptive Attack] (10G)
LEVEL.2をフラッシュショット率4.25以上でクリア（Xbox 360 MODE・SCORE ATTACK MODE.・難易度EASY以上）
*Level 2 Clear with Flash Shot rate of 4.25 and above

21. Mission 3 [Destroy Jeep] (10G)
ミッション3「ジープ破壊」：10G
ジープを破壊（Xbox 360 MODE・SCORE ATTACK MODE.・難易度EASY以上）

22. Mission 4 [1UP Acquisition] (10G)
１UPアイテムを獲得（Xbox 360 MODE・SCORE ATTACK MODE.・難易度EASY以上）
*1UP item acquired

23. Mission 5 [Destroy Tank Regiment] (10G)
LEVEL5の敵戦車部隊を全て破壊（Xbox 360 MODE・SCORE ATTACK MODE.・難易度EASY以上）
*Destroy entire tank regiment in Level 5

24. Mission 6 [Enemy Fleet Annihilation] (15G)
LEVEL6にて敵宇宙艦隊を全て破壊（Xbox 360 MODE・SCORE ATTACK MODE.・難易度EASY以上）
*Destroy entire enemy fleet in Level 6

25. Mission 7 [Destroy Protection Unit] (20G)
LEVEL7を敵破壊率100％でクリア（Xbox 360 MODE・SCORE ATTACK MODE.・難易度EASY以上）
*100% clear on enemy destruction rate in Level 7

26. Comprehensive Mission [Destroy Sol] (30G)
全てのソルを破壊（Xbox 360 MODE・SCORE ATTACK MODE.・難易度EASY以上）
*All Sols destroyed

27. Vulcan Fighter (30G)
バルカンのみで1周目をクリア（Xbox 360 MODE・コンティニュー可・難易度EASY以上）
*Clear 1st Round using Vulcan only, Continues allowed

28. Laser Specialist (30G)
LEVEL1でレーザーを取得し、レーザーのみで1周目をクリア（Xbox 360 MODE・コンティニュー可・難易度EASY以上）
*Acquire Laser in Level 1, clear 1st Round using Laser Only, Continues allowed

29. Plasma Craftsman (30G)
LEVEL1でプラズマを取得し、プラズマレーザーのみで1周目をクリア（Xbox 360 MODE・コンティニュー可・難易度EASY以上）
*Acquire Plasma in Level 1, clear 1st Round using Plasma Laser only, Continues allowed

30. Magician of Proton (30G)
LEVEL1でプロトンを取得し、プロトンレーザーのみで1周目をクリア（Xbox 360 MODE・コンティニュー可・難易度EASY以上）
*Acquire Proton in Level 1, clear 1st Round using Proton Laser only, Continues allowed

31. Double Play [First Checkpoint Breakthrough] (10G)
ダブルプレイでLEVEL1をクリア（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）
*Clear Level 1 in Double Play

32. Double Play [One in Body and Mind] (30G)
ダブルプレイでLEVEL3をクリア（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）
*Clear Level 3 in Double Play

33. Double Play [Full Proficiency] (50G)
ダブルプレイで1周目をクリア（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）
*Clear 1st Round in Double Play

34. Arcade "Light" Clear (30G)
「ARCADE MODE」＜LIGHT＞をクリア（コンティニュー可・難易度NORMAL以上）
*Clear Light difficulty in Arcade Mode, Continues allowed

35. Arcade "Original" 1st Round Clear (35G)
「ARCADE MODE」＜ORIGINAL＞1周目をクリア（コンティニュー可・難易度NORMAL以上）
*Clear Original difficulty (1st Round) in Arcade Mode, Continues allowed

36. Arcade "Original" 2nd Round Clear (40G)
「ARCADE MODE」＜ORIGINAL＞2周目をクリア（コンティニュー可・難易度NORMAL以上）
*Clear Original difficulty (2nd Round) in Arcade Mode, Continues allowed

37. Boss Rush Mode Clear (30G)
「BOSS RUSH MODE」をクリア（コンティニュー可・難易度NORMAL以上）
*Continues not allowed; Normal difficulty and above

38. Gallery Complete (5G)
ギャラリーデータを全て収集
*All Gallery data collected

39. Blue Flash (20G)
ダブルプレイで1P機で一切ショット・ボムを打たず、
2P機の攻撃のみで1ステージをクリア
（Xbox 360 MODE・難易度NORMAL以上）
*In Double Play, clear a stage using 2P for shooting and bombing, do not use 1P; Xbox 360 mode, Normal difficulty and above

40. Nice Bomb (5G)
ボムで敵キャラを12体以上同時に破壊（全ゲームモード、難易度不問・DUAL不可）
*Destroy 12 enemies with 1 bomb, all game modes and difficulties allowed, Dual not allowed

41. Undaunted Fighting Spirit (15G)
残機0、残ボム0でいずれかのLEVELをクリア（全ゲームモード、難易度不問・DUAL不可）
*Clear a level with no bombs and lives, all game modes and difficulties allowed, Dual not allowed

42. Big Fireworks Festival (15G)
ボムを7つストックして全て使い尽くす（全ゲームモード、難易度不問・DUAL不可）
*Use up all 7 bombs at once, all game modes and difficulties allowed, Dual not allowed

43. Sticky Victory (15G)
ボスをタイムアップで自爆させる （全ゲームモード、難易度不問・DUAL不可）
*Let a boss die from time out, all game modes and difficulties allowed, Dual not allowed

44. Miclus (30G)
?????
(At this point in time, no one has yet to attain this achievement, help is needed to find all Miclus locations.)

45. 5,000,000 Points (5G)
5.000.000点を達成（全ゲームモード、難易度不問）
*All Game Modes, all difficulties allowed

46. 10,000,000 Points (5G)
10.000.000点を達成（全ゲームモード、難易度不問）
*All Game Modes, all difficulties allowed

47. 20,000,000 Points (5G)
20.000.000点を達成（全ゲームモード、難易度不問）
*All Game Modes, all difficulties allowed


Summary:
Achievements 1 - 14: Acquired as you play through Xbox 360 mode and defeat bosses, Normal difficulty and above, Continues should not be a factor.
Achievements 15 - 18: 1 credit clear on 4 difficulties on Xbox 360 mode: Normal, Hard, Very Hard and Ultimate.
Achievements 19 - 26: Clear Score Attack missions and requirements, Easy difficulty and above.
Achievements 27 - 30: Use only 1 type of weapon and clear 1st Round Xbox 360 mode, Easy difficulty and above, Continues allowed.
Achievements 31 - 33: Clear Double Play in Xbox 360 mode, Normal difficulty and above, Continues should not be a factor.
Achievements 34 - 36: Arcade Mode clear in Light and Original (both Rounds), Normal difficulty and above, Continues allowed.
Achievement 37: Boss Rush Mode Clear, Continues allowed, Normal difficulty and above.
Achievements 38 - 44: Miscellaneous, unlocked once you complete a specific objective or requirement.
Achievements 45 - 47: All Game Modes (Arcade, Xbox 360, Boss Rush), all difficulties allowed, I guess it should be culmulative points you earn through games.

Play-Asia charged me for this today.


So... guess I'll have it by the end of the week. Or something.

Shipped.

NCSX stated they'd be getting their shipment in on Thursday, for those who ordered from them (although, there's still an error on their list page).

There's a trailer out for it too.

anyone got this yet? I am ordering it tomorrow.

I paid for EMS shipping, so mine should be in tomorrow.

I ordered from VGMWorld to get the complete edition with the extra data disc. However they haven't shipped it out yet. When I surfed INH's website, it recommended this online site to buy its products. Anyone knows how reliable it is?

data disc?

they ALL come packed with the remix/soundtrack CD right?

Very reliable, but not at all fast. They're not large enough to get stuff to ship on distribution date.