Raioh (2023)

Developer: Ontake Workshop
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 48 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, retro vertical shoot 'em up with arcade-style combat and adjustable difficulty, where you dodge bullets and power up your shots.

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What players say

Players praise its retro arcade feel and clear homage to Raiden and Daioh, with varied stages and a useful custom mode. Some note the ship is too slow, the bomb lacks invincibility frames, and there is no key rebinding.

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