Ray'z Arcade Chronology

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best PS4 Game of 2023
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#14 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2023

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
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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:)    … Full Review »
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