Raiden NOVA Standard Edition (Switch, PS5)

Been waiting years for a proper Raiden comeback and this delivers — the classic vertical scrolling chaos is intact, with bullets flying everywhere just like the arcade days. Snagged the pre-order since it's region-free and plays fine on my PS5.

Been playing Raiden since the arcade days, and this vertical shooter revival absolutely nails the feel. Bullet patterns are tight, the soundtrack is fantastic, and it being region-free means my import copy runs fine on my PS5.

The region-free disc is a nice touch since I can finally play on my PS5 without importing anything extra. Gameplay feels true to the classic vertical scrolling style, though the price for a standard edition felt a bit steep. It's a solid nostalgia pick if you grew up on these shooters, just not a mu