Game Overview
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Raiden is a vertical scrolling action game. •
You control the high-performance aircraft Raiden using your TurboPad Controller. •
Gameplay is based on a “damage” system.
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Destroying an enemy awards points.
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Each successful enemy attack causes you to lose one aircraft.
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The game ends when all aircrafts are gone and you are attacked, or when you defeat the final Boss.
Number of Aircrafts
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You begin the game with 3 aircrafts.
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Extra aircrafts may be obtained by collecting a “1-UP” icon.
Starting the Game
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From the Title Screen, press the RUN Button.
Pausing the Game
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During play, press the RUN Button to pause.
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Press the RUN Button again to resume play.
Resetting the Game
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During play, hold down the RUN Button and press the SELECT Button at the same time to return to the title screen.
How to Continue
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When the game is over, a countdown from 9 begins.
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Press the RUN Button before the countdown reaches zero to continue.
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You can continue up to 6 times.
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Each continue begins with 3 aircrafts.
Stages of the Game
Raiden consists of 8 stages. At the end of each stage, a Boss must be defeated to proceed. •
Stage 1 - The Battle Begins: The battle begins in a pasture area which has not yet come under enemy attack.
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Stage 2 - The City of Wuz: A city utterly devastated by the enemy.
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Stage 3 - Oceanus: The battle continues over ocean and land with ever-increasing enemy fire.
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Stage 4 - The Alien Earth Base ZEN: Ancient ruins transformed into an enemy base.
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Stage 5 - The Enemy Outpost: An unfinished enemy outpost which possesses astonishing destructive power.
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Stage 6 - Star Fighters: You chase the enemy into space. Heading toward a floating continent, you engage in fierce fighting.
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Stage 7 - Space Station RIP: An enemy space station equipped with the latest scientific technology.
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Stage 8 - Armageddon: Enemy Headquarters. Now the ultimate battle begins!!