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{{nihongo|'''''Raiden'''''|雷電|raiden}} is a [[1990 in video gaming|1990]] [[scrolling shooter]] [[arcade game]] that was developed by [[Seibu Kaihatsu]]. It was the first game in the popular ''Raiden'' series of scrolling shooter arcade games. It first made its debut in [[September]] [[1990]]. [[Fabtek]] distributed the game in [[Japan]], [[North America|America]], [[Taiwan]], [[Malaysia]] and other countries.
{{nihongo|'''''Raiden'''''|雷電|raiden}} is a [[1990 in video gaming|1990]] [[scrolling shooter]] [[arcade game]] that was developed by [[Seibu Kaihatsu]]. It was the first game in the popular ''Raiden'' series of scrolling shooter arcade games.


''Raiden'' is also one of the arcade games that is revived through a [[MAME]] ROM and can run on a variety of modern systems.
''Raiden'' first made its debut in [[September]] [[1990]]. The game was distributed in [[Japan]], [[North America]] by [[Fabtek]], [[Taiwan]] by Liang HWA Electronics, [[Korea]] by IBL Corporation, [[Hong Kong]] by Wah Yan Electronics, [[Malaysia]] as well as other countries.
 
''Raiden'' is also one of the arcade games (and is the first in the series) that is revived through a [[MAME]] ROM and can run on a variety of modern systems, including [[Personal computer|PC]]s.


==Story==
==Story==
The story centers around the year 2090, where Earth is suddenly under attack by extra-terrestrials. In midst of heavy battles, the world's greatest technologists were gathered, and using a destroyed enemy battle craft as a model, the World Alliance Military has developed a supersonic attack fighter, Raiden, to save the Earth from the aliens.
In the year 2090, Earth has suddenly become the target of deranged [[Extraterrestrial life|alien]]s. Following the invasion, a new cutting-edge weapon, the Raiden Supersonic Attack Fighter, based on the destroyed alien craft, is created for humanity's hope for survival.


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


*'''Shot Item'''
'''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.]
: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'''
*'''Vulcan'''
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*'''Laser'''
*'''Laser'''
:Shoots with enormous power in the forward direction. When the power is increased. the shots become wide range.
:Shoots with enormous power in the forward direction. When the power is increased. the shots become wide range.
*'''Missile Item'''
'''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.
: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'''
*'''Nuclear'''
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*'''Homing'''
*'''Homing'''
:This is a missile which chases the tail end of the enemy craft. The homing function improves when the power increases.
:This is a missile which chases the tail end of the enemy craft. The homing function improves when the power increases.
*'''Bomber Items'''
'''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.
: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'''
*'''Bomber'''
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*'''Fairy'''
*'''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.
: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.
'''Misc'''
*'''Full Power-Up'''
*'''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.
: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'''
*'''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.
: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'''
*'''Miclus'''
:Miracles appear instead of medals, and become 10,000 bonus points.
:The Miclus appears occasionally instead of medals, and are worth 10,000 bonus points.


==Ports==
==Ports==
''Raiden'' was [[Porting|ported]] to the [[NEC PC Engine]], [[Sega Mega Drive]] (Raiden Trad), [[Nintendo]] [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]] (Raiden Densetsu), [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]] (Raiden Trad), [[Atari Jaguar]], [[PlayStation]] as [[The Raiden Project]], [[Atari Lynx]], [[Amiga]], [[MS-DOS]], and the [[mobile phone]]. The [[MS-DOS]] port is especially different than other ports, since it was coded by Steve Cullen, and was spearheaded by Martin Hooley.
''Raiden'' was [[Porting|ported]] to the [[FM Towns|FM Towns Marty]], [[NEC PC Engine]], [[Sega Mega Drive]] (Raiden Densetsu), [[Nintendo]] [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]] (Raiden Densetsu), [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]] (Raiden Trad), [[Atari Jaguar]], [[PlayStation]] as [[The Raiden Project]], [[Atari Lynx]], [[Amiga]], [[MS-DOS]], and the [[mobile phone]]. The [[MS-DOS]] port was coded by Nigel 'Freddy' Conroy, Steve Cullen and Martin Randall, and was spearheaded by Martin Hooley.


==Legacy==
==Legacy==
Based on the success of the first ''Raiden'' game, several sequels and related games were made, including:
Based on the success of the first ''Raiden'' game, several sequels and related games were made.
===Main Series===
* ''[[Raiden II]]'' ([[1993]])
* ''[[Raiden II]]'' ([[1993]])
* ''[[Raiden DX]]'' ([[1994]])  
* ''[[Raiden DX]]'' ([[1994]])  
* ''[[Raiden III]]'' ([[2005]]) - developed by [[MOSS Ltd]]
* ''[[Raiden IV]]'' ([[2007]])
===Spinoffs===
* ''[[Viper Phase 1]]'' ([[1995]]) - ''A spin-off of the "Raiden" series.''
* ''[[Viper Phase 1]]'' ([[1995]]) - ''A spin-off of the "Raiden" series.''
* ''[[Raiden Fighters]]'' ([[1996]])
* ''[[Raiden Fighters]]'' ([[1996]])
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** ''[[Raiden Fighters 2|Raiden Fighters 2: 2000 Operation Hell Dive]]'' ([[2000]]) - ''A version with little changes''
** ''[[Raiden Fighters 2|Raiden Fighters 2: 2000 Operation Hell Dive]]'' ([[2000]]) - ''A version with little changes''
* ''[[Raiden Fighters Jet]]'' ([[1998]])
* ''[[Raiden Fighters Jet]]'' ([[1998]])
* ''[[Raiden III]]'' ([[2005]]) - developed by [[MOSS Ltd]]
* ''[[Raiden IV]]'' ([[2006]])


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The title in Japanese translates to "Thunder And Lightning". ''Rai'' means thunder, and ''den'' means lightning.
* The title in Japanese translates to "Thunder And Lightning". ''Rai'' means thunder, and ''den'' means lightning. The closest English approximation of the pronunciation is /RHY-den/, not /RAY-den/.


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9244 ''Raiden'']  at [[KLOV|The Killer List of Video Games]]
*{{KLOV game|id=9244|name=Raiden}}
*{{moby game|id=/raiden|name=''Raiden''}}
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*[http://free-wishes.com/pc/arcade_action/games_q_re/raiden.html Raiden download]
* [http://swift.atspace.com ''RaidenX''], a [[Adobe Flash|Flash]] remake of the game
* [http://swift.atspace.com ''RaidenX''], a [[Adobe Flash|Flash]] remake of the game
*[http://www.abandonia.com/games/664/download/Raiden.htm Raiden download]


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