Raiden IV

 Xbox 360
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. 1UP
    75
    Whether as a Raiden game or a general shoot-em-up, Raiden IV doesn't really take any steps forward. That's not so bad, though: it looks good (better than most other similar games on Xbox 360), plays good, and has a suitable amount of extras. For a shooter enthusiast, it's just about all you can ask for -- and at around $40, less than standard retail price. It's just nice to see Raiden again.
  2. Digital Chumps
    64
    It’s a solid shooter with all of the essential criteria in place, from the exaggerated firepower to the insuperable difficulty.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    60
    Raiden IV could’ve been a genre godsend for a devoted fanbase; instead, it proves merely adequate.
  5. IGN
    60
    Only hardcore shooting fans with a lot of extra pocket change should consider buying Raiden IV.

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. JesseS
    Dec 14, 2009
    9
    The west hasn't embraced the manic shooter genre, I believe mostly due to approaching it the wrong way and diving in head first. Do not, The west hasn't embraced the manic shooter genre, I believe mostly due to approaching it the wrong way and diving in head first. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT feel embarrassed about setting your first playthrough to "very easy"- I assure you it's the only way to begin your appreciation for these kind of games, and it WILL challenge you. That said, Raiden IV is an excellent first choice and a renowned series. Provides plenty of opportunity to begin and improve your skill. Unfortunately you may often be squinting your eyes, as, like many other shooters, this game was originally formatted to a vertical resolution. That is unless you're planning to take advantage of the tilt-degree feature, physically turning your flatscreen sideways. The content is short, very well done and tweaked to perfection- content you don't mind playing over again and getting better at- much the opposite to your modern-day overloading of shallow, time-wasting stuff. Raiden IV looks great and the high-energy music sounds awesome. Western gamers, journalists, it is absolutely required that you swallow your pride. You won't regret getting good at manic shooters... it becomes a rush… Full Review »
  2. iplaylotsofgame
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    The game has no glitches and is overall great, the music is awesome and the and the levels are fun which is all that matters in a raiden game.The game has no glitches and is overall great, the music is awesome and the and the levels are fun which is all that matters in a raiden game. I'd reccomend playing arcade mode since the other mode has awful arrangement music.… Full Review »
  3. Javiero1289
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Mejora lo anterior, Raiden IV vuelve con todo, lleno de extras y una musica furiosa, versión física solo en Xbox 360 con banda SonoraMejora lo anterior, Raiden IV vuelve con todo, lleno de extras y una musica furiosa, versión física solo en Xbox 360 con banda Sonora incluida ,todo un detalle , un gran juego ,nadie debería perdérselo.… Full Review »
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