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Ray’z Arcade Chronology

M2 Co.,LTD · TAITO CORP.

Ray’z Arcade Chronology

gameAppID 2478020Released
Release dateSep 25, 2023

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Default: last 7 days, hourly. · Fresh · Range: 6/14/2026, 2:04:46 PM - 6/21/2026, 4:18:36 AM

Current Players1
24h Peak4
All-Time Peak4
24h Player-Hours58 h

Player History

PeriodAvg. PlayersGain (total)Gain (%)Peak Players
Last 24 Hours2.40.633.33%4
Last 7 Days1.6700%4
Last 30 Days1.6700%4
Last 12 Months1.6700%4
2026-061.6700%4

Details

DeveloperM2 Co.,LTD
PublisherTAITO CORP.
FreeNo
Required ageNone

Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which put Taito on the 90s arcade shooting map: The Ray Series, together in one collection for the first time!

Ray'z Arcade Chronology, collects the entire acclaimed 'Ray' series of 90s arcade-classic, vertically scrolling shooting games, along with enhanced HD versions of the two 3D titles, into a single, definitive collection! Title lineup RayForce RayStorm RayStorm neo-HD RayCrisis RayCrisis HD The series is known for its lock-on laser, an elegant combination of style and substance, allowing the player to simultaneously shoot down multiple enemies with a single button, nullifying threats preemptively. Tamayo's timelessly beautiful, scene-setting musical scores, and the series' immersive storytelling and world-building, depicted through gameplay alone are a winning combination which has led to high acclaim from players everywhere, leading to a series with as much popularity as Taito's other flagship shooting series: Darius. This collection provides faithful ports of the arcade version of each game, adding more soundtracks, gadgets, quality of life features, and more! Features Crystal-clear, HD versions of RayStorm and RayCrisis Screen filters for that authentic, arcade look Off-screen gadgets packed with supplementary info Original & arranged soundtracks included Play in landscape or rotate your monitor for portrait mode Save anywhere feature to practice those tough spots Download replay data and learn how the experts play

Genres and categories

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Platforms and requirements

windows: yesmac: nolinux: no
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