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Raiden Fighters is a vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game developed by Seibu Kaihatsu and released in 1996. As a spin-off of the main Raiden series, it differentiates itself by offering a roster of multiple selectable aircraft, each featuring unique weapon loadouts, movement speeds, and charge attacks. The game is designed for fans of classic arcade shooters, featuring dense bullet patterns and fast-paced combat. It was later included in various console compilation releases.
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What is Raiden Fighters and when was it released?
Raiden Fighters is a vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up developed by Seibu Kaihatsu for arcades in 1996. It is a spin-off of the Raiden series rather than a direct numbered sequel.
How does Raiden Fighters differ from the original Raiden?
It lets players choose from multiple fighter craft with different weapon strengths, movement characteristics, and bomb loadouts. The arcade version also has seven stages arranged across three missions, with the first two missions using variable stage order.
Can two people play Raiden Fighters together?
Yes, the arcade game supports simultaneous two-player cooperative play. The players share the screen while choosing from aircraft such as the standard Gun Dogs fighters, Raiden Mk-II, and Judge Spear.
Where can I play the Raiden Fighters games outside an arcade?
The original arcade release is included in the 2008 Xbox 360 compilation Raiden Fighters Aces, which combines Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2: Operation Hell Dive, and Raiden Fighters Jet. The original game is also commonly encountered through arcade preservation setups. [International Arcade Museum](https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/raiden-fighters)
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