Raiden III is the follow-up to the early 90's shoot 'em-ups Raiden and Raiden II . Once again you control the Raiden "Fighting Thunder ME-02" trying to fend off the attack of the alien invaders. There are in total 7 levels, the first three set on Earth and the last four in space.
This is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em-up which offers the option to either play the game in "yoko" or "tate" screen flipping modes depending on whether your tv is placed on its side or not.
In Raiden III , you must navigate through 7 levels, fighting off waves of enemy ships. The gameplay features a mix of fast-paced action and strategic weapon selection. You can choose from a variety of weapons, including the Yellow Vulcan Shot, Green Proton Laser, and Blue Laser, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.
You can also collect power-ups such as the Nuclear Missile, Homing Missile, Radar Missile, and Smart Bomb to aid you in your fight. The game's 3D scrolling system adds a new level of depth to the gameplay, making it feel more immersive and engaging.