What's the deal with Raiden 3?

BUHA · Post by **BUHA** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:34 am

There was a lot of hype about this one, but I never hear anything about it anymore. How is it? I was thinking about getting it for PS2, how's the port? Anything special about the PS2 version? What's the verdict?

thanks

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:41 am

There was quite a bit of discussion on this topic, in case you missed it:

http://forum.shmups.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5297

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 3:01 am

Nice port. Game: solid, completely uninspired. 6.5/10. Gamepro rating:

CMoon · Post by **CMoon** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 3:12 am

Yup, really wanted to like this one, but it barely has a pulse. There is no reason to play this when DX is floating around...

BUHA · Post by **BUHA** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 3:24 am

thanks for the link! I guess I missed it or wasn't interested or something!

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 4:34 am

CMoon and Rob are right on about this one. I don't regret the 10 hours I spent on it, but they would have been better spent on Raiden DX.

MadSteelDarkness · Post by **MadSteelDarkness** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 6:03 am

I liked it.

Not mind-blowing or anything, but fun nonetheless.

"3 stars out of 5. MadSteel says check it out."*

*1,000 shmup points to anyone who recognizes the reference.

Post by **system11** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 1:05 pm

I like it a lot - I was bored with the old Raidens, having played them for so many years.

Skyline · Post by **Skyline** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:32 pm

The only real selling point for this game would be Double Mode. It's so nuts.

Aside from that, the game is good. Nice old-schoolish soundtrack, pretty good visuals and level design, nice little multiplier system at work. Not mind-blowing, but good. Definitely challenging in typical Raiden fashion, though.

Imhotep · Post by **Imhotep** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 3:41 pm

I think it's great - if you like the original Raiden games or older Toaplan stuff. Fast pointed bullets are gold.

The port is excellent.