Lightning strikes thrice!
US:6/6/2023 EU:6/9/2023 ANZ:6/16/2023 PC:9/7/2023
The 2nd installment of a special collaboration!
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-'em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
- New online World Rankings and replays!
- New song arrangements for all levels, bosses, and endings!
- Customize your experience by switching between original and remixed BGMs, not to mention you can select any song for any level!
- Play your way with vertical screen support and customizable wallpapers!
Music
New guests assemble in this all-star lineup!
O.T.K. with George Iijima
GO SATO BAND
HEAVY METAL RAIDEN
Fantom Iris
Ryu☆
Yu Shimoda
Raito
COSIO
Keishi Yonao
Soshi Hosoi
WASi303
Daisuke MatsumotoMedia
About
The Origins of Raiden
In 1990, Seibu Kaihatsu created this vertical shooting game and first of the Raiden series. The simple controls--directional movement and weapons--combined with subtle difficulty and detailed pixel art style, made Raiden an instant success and established it among the greats in the pantheon of shooting games.
Raiden III was released in 2005 and was the first 3D entry in the series. Despite being released eleven years after its predecessor, it faithfully retained the classic Raiden essence fans love.
Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Raiden series and marks 18 years after the game's initial release on PS2™, PC, and in arcades. It boasts a multitude of new features on the latest hardware.
Mikado Game Center's Roots
Mikado Game Center is an arcade renowned for its retro classics and revered by the shooting game community. There are two locations across Takadanobaba and Ikebukuro. The events they host, like the Spring Shooting Festival, bring excitement to the community, and their active presence on streaming platforms fosters a dedicated and engaging relationship with their fans. Representative and Manager of Mikado Game Center, Minoru Ikeda (a.k.a IkedaMinoRock) is particularly involved with the Raiden series, as he plays guitar for its official band, Heavy Metal Raiden.
Products
Limited Edition
NISA Online Store
Deluxe Edition
North America
North America
North America
North America
Digital
MODES
In this mode, engage each level boss in succession. Unlocks once all levels have been cleared. Starting level can be chosen.
In this mode, play all levels to compete against pilots from all over the world.
In this mode, progress through all levels. Once all levels are cleared, the starting level can be chosen. Choosing a level beyond Level 1 allows you to choose your starting weapon.
In this mode, choose levels to play. You can choose any cleared level except Level 1. This mode is excellent for seeking high scores or practicing certain levels.
In this mode, engage each level boss in succession. Unlocks once all levels have been cleared. Starting level can be chosen.
In this mode, play all levels to compete against pilots from all over the world.
In this mode, progress through all levels. Once all levels are cleared, the starting level can be chosen. Choosing a level beyond Level 1 allows you to choose your starting weapon.
In this mode, choose levels to play. You can choose any cleared level except Level 1. This mode is excellent for seeking high scores or practicing certain levels.
Systems
Awards more points the quicker enemy aircrafts are eliminated. Try to keep track of enemy emergence patterns to dispatch them even quicker and to achieve higher scores.
In this mode, the player takes control of two aircrafts simultaneously using one controller or two separate controllers.
Powerups will upgrade your shots by a level. Weapon firing patterns will change depending on the color of the powerup.
Powerups will upgrade your missiles by a level as well as increase the number of missiles you fire.
There are many types of helpful pickups that will upgrade your weapons, grant points, and provide general support.
Awards more points the quicker enemy aircrafts are eliminated. Try to keep track of enemy emergence patterns to dispatch them even quicker and to achieve higher scores.
In this mode, the player takes control of two aircrafts simultaneously using one controller or two separate controllers.
Powerups will upgrade your shots by a level. Weapon firing patterns will change depending on the color of the powerup.
Powerups will upgrade your missiles by a level as well as increase the number of missiles you fire.
EXTRA CONTENT
Customize BGM for levels, bosses, and ending. Additional BGMs will be unlocked as you progress through the game.
Customize your wallpaper on either side play screen in landscape view. Wallpapers will be unlocked as you progress through the game.
Here, you can view the top scores in the world. You can also view replays of other pilots.
Replay will allow you to play your saves. In the Gallery, you'll find original designs and aircrafts that have appeared in the series.
Customize BGM for levels, bosses, and ending. Additional BGMs will be unlocked as you progress through the game.
Customize your wallpaper on either side play screen in landscape view. Wallpapers will be unlocked as you progress through the game.
Here, you can view the top scores in the world. You can also view replays of other pilots.
Replay will allow you to play your saves. In the Gallery, you'll find original designs and aircrafts that have appeared in the series.
Spec
| Title | Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX |
|---|---|
| Platform | PS4™, PS5™, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Players | 1-2 (couch co-op) |
| Developer | MOSS |
| Text Languages | English |
| Voice Languages | N/A |
| Release date | US:6/6/2023, EU:6/9/2023, ANZ:6/16/2023, PC:9/7/2023 |