A classic vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game where players pilot the advanced Raiden fighter jet against an alien invasion.
Released in 1990 for Arcade and developed by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden is built around its original console experience. It is part of the Action genres.
You can launch Raiden directly in your browser without downloading a separate game client. Read the guide below before playing, then adjust the keyboard or controller settings for your device.
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A classic vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game where players pilot the advanced Raiden fighter jet against an alien invasion.
Opens the game player in a new browser tab.
Your objective is to pilot the Raiden fighter through waves of enemy aircraft, tanks, and bosses while avoiding their projectiles. You control your ship with a joystick, moving in eight directions, and have two main buttons: one for your standard Vulcan cannon and another for a more powerful Laser weapon that can be charged.
Destroying specific enemy carriers releases power-up icons that enhance your weapons or provide options (drones) that follow your ship and mirror your fire. Collecting multiple icons of the same weapon type increases its power level significantly.
A key strategy is to memorize enemy attack patterns and prioritize destroying turrets and carriers that spawn additional foes. The game is known for its challenging bullet patterns, so learning to weave through tight spaces is crucial for survival.
In tense moments, your bomb (Mega Bomb) can clear the screen of enemy bullets, providing a vital breather. Focus on surviving the early stages to build up your weapon power, as a strong laser is essential for dealing with mid-game bosses and the dense enemy formations of the later levels.
If the keyboard does not respond, click the game screen first and check the actual key mappings in the player controls. Arrow keys scrolling the page can mean the game does not have input focus.
On a phone, check whether the player provides touch buttons. Try landscape or fullscreen if the controls are too small. After connecting a gamepad, press a button with the game focused and check whether the player recognizes it.
For a black screen or a stalled load, wait briefly before using Reload player or Browse games in the embedded player or play page. Reloading restarts the player and may lose unsaved progress. If no save option is available, do not rely on refreshing to preserve progress.
Yes. You can play Raiden directly in your browser. Open the game page and click play to start without setting up an emulator first.
No. Raiden is available as a no-download browser game, so you can start playing without installing extra software or downloading files.
Raiden is a Arcade game in the Action category. You can use the platform, genre, and related games sections to find similar titles.
Raiden usually works in modern browsers on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. For the most stable gameplay experience, use Chrome or another mainstream browser.
Raiden is listed with developer information for Seibu Kaihatsu. You can also browse related games from the same developer or genre.
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