Ray'z Arcade Chronology

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  • Summary: One of the most revered arcade shooting game series Taito produced in the 1990s, the Ray Trilogy is coming back with new features and in HD quality.

    Ray'z Arcade Chronology includes three titles: RayForce, RayStorm and RayCrisis. The latter two 3D titles include enhanced HD versions.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Gaming Age
    Jul 20, 2023
    100
    Overall, Ray’z Arcade Chronology is great collection of some classic Shmups. No matter which game you like best, you will find something to love here. The extra modes, save states and the ability to play the polygonal games in full HD are all great additions that make this package worth your time and money. Even if you aren’t a hardcore fan of Shmups, you really should give these games a try, as there is a little something for everyone. There is a less complete collection available that doesn’t include RayForce, and it costs slightly less, but you are really missing out on a classic without it. I would say just stick to this complete collection and enjoy this fantastic series in it’s entirety.
  2. Video Chums
    Jul 7, 2023
    86
    Ray'z Arcade Chronology is one of the best shoot 'em up collections you can get thanks to a phenomenal trilogy of games that have defiantly stood the test of time and can appeal to a wide range of genre enthusiasts. I just don't know who this Ray fellow is.
  3. GameSpew
    Jul 3, 2023
    80
    The only way you could be a little disappointed with Ray’Z Arcade Chronology is if you were expecting some kind of museum-like content, as there’s none of that here. Otherwise, this is a brilliant collection for shoot ’em up fans. All three games presented here are classics and they’ve never looked or played better. Add in all the new options and features, and you’re onto a winner.
  4. The Games Machine
    Jul 11, 2023
    80
    Ray'z Arcade Chronology is a great collection of the best vertical scrolling shooters, to replay and discover them. Only the last two chapters are in HD, but this does not prevent immediate and addictive fun.
  5. PlayStation Country
    Jul 17, 2023
    80
    Fans of the RayForce series will be very happy with this trio of perfectly emulated classic arcade shoot 'em ups. It's not quite as complete as we'd like but the main thing is that the three arcade titles are here and ready to ruin your trigger fingers.
  6. Metro GameCentral
    Jul 12, 2023
    70
    Three great 2D shooters, lovingly recreated and, in the case of RayStorm and RayCrisis, updated for the modern era – even if some corners have been cut.
  7. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jul 25, 2023
    70
    While it’s not a must-own shoot ’em up collection, any shmup fan will have a good time with Ray’z Arcade Chronology. RayForce and RayStorm are easy recommendations, and the laser lock-on feature helps the games find a unique identity and stick out in a crowded genre. While RayCrisis was a disappointment in 1998, it still has plenty of historical value and rounds out the trilogy nicely. It’s always great to see game history lovingly preserved, and this is no exception.

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  1. Spiders_STG
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    M2 did an amazing job with porting this series. Most of my time so far has been in RayForce, but I already know I'll have over a hundredM2 did an amazing job with porting this series. Most of my time so far has been in RayForce, but I already know I'll have over a hundred hours in this collection by the time it's said and done. I'm a new shmupper, but M2's save state tools to set up moments to practice make the game feel possible to clear at my skill level.

    If you're an STG fan, you probably already have this, and if you're not... well, you're missing out on the most gameplay dense and satisfying genre completely overlooked by the mainstream. Ray'z ain't a bad place to start:)    … Expand

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