Ray’z Arcade Chronology (2023)

Developer: M2 Co.,LTD
Publisher: TAITO CORP.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 108 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, arcade-style vertical shooter with stylish lock-on mechanics and immersive music from the 90s.

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What players say

Players praise M2's port quality and call Rayforce a standout shmup with a satisfying lock-on system and a continuous world feel. The collection runs well and offers modern QoL like quicksave, but some wish it included the Xbox 360 version of RayStorm HD and find the price high without it.

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