Raiden IV X Mikado Remix
April 22, 2021
Raiden IV, the popular shoot &s;em up arcade and console game, debuts on Nintendo Switch with remixed background music by a superb lineup of artists produced by GAME CENTER MIKADO. Instill fear in your enemies with devastating attacks and earn the acclaimed title of master Ace! Features: - Supports 1 …
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"Raiden IV x Mikado Remix is a return to form for the flailing Raiden series. Age be damned, Raiden IV’s core gameplay still holds up - the additional content on offer here is just the cherry on an already scrumptious …"
Read original review"Raiden IV x MIKADO remix takes a wonderful sequel that&s;s full of arcade shooting fun and adds a stellar new soundtrack. Plus, the fact that you get everything that was in previous Raiden IV iterations is just peachy."
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50.0
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80.0
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50.0
"Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix is a super fun and challenging game with various modes and the option to play with two players. Add on the amazing soundtrack and beautiful visuals; this is a must-play title."
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75.0
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95.0
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40.0
"The simplicity of its proposal is above all a virtue, which is enhanced by the great work in the rest of the areas. It has become by its own merits one of my favorite shmups."
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70.0
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85.0
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65.0
"Through annihilation and survival, Raiden IV x MIKADO remix offers an experience as frenetic as the shoot&s;em ups of years gone by."
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75.0
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65.0
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30.0
"If you don’t, it’s a very good shmup, if not one of the most complex out there in terms of gameplay mechanics. You’re still ultimately chasing a high score and not much else – and I didn’t appreciate that the …"
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75.0
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85.0
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20.0
"Relive the arcade days without the constant loss of coins."
Read original review"aiden IV x MIKADO Remix is fast and fun, has some good graphics/music, and all the game modes and bonus features are nice too. Worth a look for those that haven’t already played the OverKill version."
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70.0
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65.0
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"With how accessible this entry is, the amount of fun scorechasing modes to enjoy, and online leaderboards and stage selects to mess with, Raiden IV X Mikado Remix is absolutely a shmup worth picking up for $30, and is a …"
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70.0
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85.0
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"Raiden IV is a top-down, vertical shmup (shoot’em up) that was first released way back in 2007 in Japanese arcades. A year later, the game was ported to Microsoft’s Xbox 360. An updated version of the game dubbed Raiden IV …"
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90.0
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"The original was released back in 2007. Thus Nintendo Switch was more than capable of porting the original in its perfect quality. It utilizes the best feature about the Switch, where you’re able to play 2 player contents with just …"
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"Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is the most complete version of Raiden IV. It groups together the extras and game modes of the previous versions of this fourth installment, and also adds interesting options such as the TATE mode to …"
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"Raiden IV x MIKADO remix adds nothing to the original 2007 release, but it&s;s a perfect title to have in your library and play in your moments of relaxation. Beyond the slightly excessive price and the absence of novelties, it …"
Read original review"Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix is a great example of the classic shmup. From its solid shooting mechanics to the extra bells and whistles from the MIKADO Remix, the game hits almost all the checkboxes for what a great shmup …"
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"With an abundance of retro shooters on the Switch it can be a challenge to differentiate them, but for old school arcade fans the Raiden name should be enough to grab some attention alone..."
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"Raiden has always been a shooter for the masses and I love that it continues to be around to this day. It won’t test your skills or reach the heights of others in the genre, but it is always a …"
Read original review"For shoot ’em up fans, the decision whether to purchase Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix or not on Switch should be a no-brainer. Not only is this one of the best shoot ’em ups around, but here it’s enhanced with …"
Read original review"As far as vertical shmups hauled out of the arcades and ported to home consoles are concerned, Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is just about as good as it gets. Nonetheless, this is really one for the die-hard fans of …"
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"Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is an incredible collection of modes and now music combined into one of the finest of the arcade era. It flawlessly combines classic gameplay with modern enhancements, delivering an experience that will captivate both die-hard …"
Read original review"It is fantastic that titles like Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix are still being released, and even missing TATE mode it&s;s a recommendation."
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"So Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is a tough sell. It’s a no-brainer for hardcore shmup fans. There’s tons of content, and score junkies will get a lot out of it. But to non-hardcore fans, it will be a very …"
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65.0
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"A few tweaks to a shooter from 2007 aren&s;t going to covert anyone in to a schmup fan, but for those who already are, Raiden IV x Mikado offers a lot."
Read original review"Yes, Raiden IV is not a typical shmup by contemporary standards, and won&s;t be for everyone. Equally, all of these modes have been available in some form elsewhere. But as a single package, Raiden IV x Mikado Remix offers the …"
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