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Raiden X OBJECTIVES

The sequel to Raiden I and Raiden II, RaidenX is a 2D vertical-shooter Flash game. There are 8 levels and this new version allows you to save your game after each level (yay!)

On the main menu of the game, go to "SETTING" then choose "DIFFICULTY." There are three levels to choose from - EASY, NORMAL and HARD. Normal should be okay for most players, but choose Easy if you suck; Hard if you rock.

 

Raiden Cheats

-- 5 Bombs --
On the title screen, select "New Game" whenever the background animation is flashing white. If you get the timing right, you'll start with 5 bombs instead of 3!
For a better success rate, play at normal resolution (300x350) to reduce lagging.

-- Hidden 1UP --
In stage 3, just before you reach the open harbour, you'll see a blue box marked with a "?". Don't shoot at it (if you have homing missiles or a wide-spread gun, let go of the FIRE key). Try not to die either, or the debris of your ship may hit the box.

Wait until a nearby tank comes out of its base and runs over the box to break it. Taadaa! Out comes your free 1UP!

-- Invisibility Mode --
During the takeoff sequence after stage 5, press CTRL. A textbox at the bottom-right corner will pop out. Type in "go0gleypower" and after the animation (stage 6), you'll remain invisible for 20-30 seconds. Survival guaranteed!

You'll return to normal at around the time you see the ruby (which gives you a 1UP).

Raiden X CONTROLS

Arrow keys to move around.

Shoot / Bomb: Z and X keys

Pause: Spacebar / enter

 

The Raiden Story (arcade shooting game)
In the year 2090, Earth has suddenly become the target of deranged aliens. Following the invasion, a new cutting-edge weapon, the Raiden Supersonic Attack Figther, based on the destroyed alien craft, is created for humanity's hope for survival.

Gameplay
The formula of the game is simple and typical for the era of this game. The player pilots the "Raiden Supersonic Attack Fighter" through waves of enemies, and several levels. There are two types of weapons, and the player can collect several powerups for them to make them stronger. There are bombs and missile powerups as well as collectable medals which add to the score. The game was comprised of 8 levels with mass amounts of enemies for a frantic pacing.

After defeating the Stage 8 Boss, the first mission will be completed, and a 1 million point mission clear bonus is received. When each mission start, it will start back to Stage 1. This time around, enemies shoot faster and at a more rapid rate.

Items
When specific enemies are destroyed on the screen, the following items appear:

Raiden Shot Item
For shots, by continuously obtaining the item already loaded onboard. the power is increased up to a levels. [Bonus points are accumulated when the item already onboard at its maximum power level is obtained again.

Vulcan
Standard-equipped shots. When the power is increased, enemies can be shot in wide-range.

Laser
Shoots with enormous power in the forward direction. When the power is increased. the shots become wide range.

Missile Item
For missiles, by continuously obtaining the item already loaded onboard, the power is increased up to four levels. Bonus points are accumulated when the item already on board at its maximum power level is obtained again.

Nuclear
When the enemy is hit, this missile blows up and applies large damage. The blow and the missile count increases when the power increases.

Homing
This is a missile which chases the tail end of the enemy craft. The homing function improves when the power increases.

Bomber Items
The bomber is used from the last obtained bomber [on the center screen] first. When starting or restarting the game, 3 bombers or dispersion bombers are loaded on the craft. The craft can carry up to 7 bombers. If another bomber is obtained when the craft already has 7 bombers loaded, bonus points are accumulated.

Bomber
Makes a large explosion, and explodes the enemy crafts and enemy bullets for a certain amount of time. The power is significant, but the disadvantages are that there is a time lag until the explosion, and the attack range is narrow. It is useful to get players out of tight spots in certain situations.

Fairy
The fairy is hidden somewhere, and the fairy appears by shooting at a certain point on the screen. When the fairy is obtained, it will help the player when the craft is damaged, by giving you a power-up item. This fairy cannot be hit by the player's shots, so even don't worry about the fairy turning into a ten-point shot and disappearing.

Full Power-Up
This appears under certain conditions, and when obtained, the shots and missiles will reach maximum power. 100,0000 bonus points are awarded when this item is obtained when the player already has maximum power.

Medal
When a medal is obtained, bonus points are obtained. When a level is completed, the number of medals multiplied by the remaining bombers becomes the level completion bonus.

Miracles
Miracles appear instead of medals, and become 10,000 bonus points.