Raiden NOVA

Moss has gone for an interesting angle with Raiden Nova, and their long reputation with the series can be felt here. If you enjoy this particular genre, it’s got appeal, especially if you like the idea of building your ships up, tuning to your liking, and unleashing that delicious toothpaste laser at maximum capacity. But, it’s also quite a simplistic affair - one that won’t light any new fires, nor appease fans who want to see a traditional Raiden VI. It feels more akin to a minigame one might find as a bonus accessory to a fully-fledged release, and isn't dissimilar to many titles in the mobile spectrum, albeit with some novel ideas and an enjoyable new dodge mechanic. If that sounds like something you can get into, and aren’t expecting Jeff Minter levels of creativity, it will keep you occupied on brief commutes. For most, though, it will be a touch too limited for the price tag. We're not sure Adam Buxton would buy it, put it that way.