Raiden IV: Overkill Giveaway

Photo of Robert Allen Robert AllenApril 29, 2014
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Raiden IV Overkill Screen

Ideally, output in the shoot ‘em up genre would proliferate like the projectiles discharged from some type of bullet hell boss.  But sadly, that’s not the case- with shooters only sporadically delivered to stateside fans. That deficiency makes the release of MOSS’ Raiden IV: Overkill for the PlayStation 3 a bit special. Choosing from either the Fighting Thunder ME-02 Kai, Fighting Thunder Mk-II or Fairy, players can expect a variety of upgrades and new gameplay modes, weapons, and bosses, in addition to the exclusive new “Overkill” variant.

To commemorate this event, we’ve giving away six download codes to be given away on May 6th at 7:00 PM PST. To enter simply leave a comment detailing your second favorite shmup (it’s a given that the Raiden series ranks highest). Be sure to leave an email address in the appropriate field so we can contact you, and with a bit of luck- quell that desire to weave through copious clouds of enemy fire.

Photo of Robert Allen Robert AllenApril 29, 2014
86 38,980 1 minute read
Photo of Robert Allen

Robert Allen

Since being a toddler, Robert Allen has been immersed in video games, anime, and tokusatsu. Currently, his days are spent teaching at two southern California colleges. But his evenings and weekends are filled with STGs, RPGs, and action titles and well at writing for Tech-Gaming since 2007.

86 Comments

  5. DoDonPachi was one of my favorites. I haven’t sat down and played a shmup in a long time. Could be time to get back on board.

  6. Mushihimesama Futari without a doubt. Great music, great art direction, and of course amazing bullet patterns. Never grow tired of it.

  8. No love for Jamestown? It’s a weird and wonderful shump that everyone needs to play at least once.

  9. Recently I’ve been really digging retro-grade but,my fav is always Galgia

    Going old schoooolll

  10. DEATHSMILES. I love it and not just because it’s a loli shooter, although that helps a bit.

  13. My pick is Scoregasm by Charlie’s Games.

    Indie game? Check!
    Awesome shooter? Check!
    One of the enemies is named after me? HELL YEAH CHECK!

  14. Robotron and Smash TV are my favorites. Not sure if they are shmups but they are shooters.

  22. Thunderforce II is hands down the best shmup. There’s no room for argument. 😉

  25. No Cave love? Lets change that with a vote for Deathsmiles.

    Might have to buy Raiden IV now. I can’t pass up on a $20 shmup.

  26. Radiant Silvergun is my favorite. Like most good shooters you can keep coming back to it.

  32. Not a lot of people would know this SHMUP. But my second favorite is Mars Matrix for the Dreamcast.

  33. Neat, there was a Raiden II arcade machine near the food court area in college which I used to play periodically.

  41. I’ll stick to mid-generation consoles for this, but it’s still a tough call. Aero Blasters for the TG-16 edges out R-Type for the SMS.

  42. I spent more than a few hours playing Sidewinder on the Amiga before finally defeating it, so I think I’ll have to vote for Sidewinder. 😉

  44. Sine Mora has been my favorite so far. The music is great and the game itself is very addicting. One of my top favorite PSN purchases as of recently.

        1. True. I’m surprised Robert hasn’t done an interview with him yet.

          1. Give him enough time and I’m sure he’ll interview everyone. Or at least try to.

  57. Space Megaforce for the SNES is my all time favorite. The music and gameplay keep me coming back for more after all these years!

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