PQube have announced that Raiden V: Director’s Cut, the legendary shoot ’em up series’ next installment, is coming in early October. It will arrive on PlayStation 4 in Europe on October 6th. The series has been a trailblazer in the arcade shoot ’em up genre for 27 years full of crazy bullet-dodging action. Here’s the trailer PQube released to show off Raiden V: Director’s Cut:
Raiden V: Director’s Cut takes players to the skies of some real-world locations like New York, Paris and London. This is a first for the series. The fully narrated campaign sees the Raiden supersonic attack fighter squad scrambling to stop an alien threat. The planet’s most powerful weapons, capable of planetary destruction, have been taken over by alien’s known as the Cranassians.
The Director’s Cut edition adds a local 2-player cooperative mode, and some new exclusive levels to bring you more intense action. It is releasing in both physical and digital forms, along with a Limited Edition that will also include the exclusive Soundtrack CD. Other features include:
- Updated HD Graphics – Full 1080p support brings every explosion, missile attack, and overpowering boss encounter to life like never before!
- Tri-View HUD – Stay on top of the action as real-time score tracking and command center information continuously update you on the situation during gameplay!
- Cheer Attack – Build up your Cheer meter through cheering fellow players and destroy your enemies with a massive missile barrage!
- Fully Narrated Storyline – Take to the skies of real-life locations for the first time in a thrilling campaign to end the threat of the alien invaders!
- New Ships – 3 Unique Ships with vastly different abilities and weapons are at your disposal!
- Health Bars – The days of one hit and you’re dead are gone, but keep an eye on your ship’s health if you want to make it to your final destination!
- PS4 Limited Edition – Physical edition includes an exclusive Raiden V Soundtrack CD!
You can check out the full press release below:
RAIDEN V: DIRECTOR’S CUT is Coming to PS4 in Europe
The legendary arcade shoot ‘em up returns!
PQube (London, UK) August 18, 2017 – PQube is excited to announce that the latest instalment in the legendary shoot ’em up series, Raiden V: Director’s Cut, debuts on PlayStation®4 in Europe on October 6, 2017!
Watch the Raiden V: Director’s Cut trailer:
https://youtu.be/MtXOHV4LaZk
The Raiden series is one of the original trailblazers in the arcade shoot ’em up genre, with a rich 27-year history of high intensity bullet-dodging action.
Featuring a fully narrated campaign, Raiden V takes players to the skies of real-life locations like New York, Paris and London for the first time in series history. After the most powerful weapons on the planet are taken over by alien Cranassians, the Raiden supersonic attack fighter squad is scrambled to counter the alien threat and save earth from complete devastation.
Don your flight suit and strap in for the ultimate shoot ‘em up experience with Raiden V: Director’s Cut!
Features:
- Updated HD Graphics – Full 1080p support brings every explosion, missile attack, and overpowering boss encounter to life like never before!
- Tri-View HUD – Stay on top of the action as real-time score tracking and command center information continuously update you on the situation during gameplay!
- Cheer Attack – Build up your Cheer meter through cheering fellow players and destroy your enemies with a massive missile barrage!
- Fully Narrated Storyline – Take to the skies of real-life locations for the first time in a thrilling campaign to end the threat of the alien invaders!
- New Ships – 3 Unique Ships with vastly different abilities and weapons are at your disposal!
- Health Bars – The days of one hit and you’re dead are gone, but keep an eye on your ship’s health if you want to make it to your final destination!
- PS4 Limited Edition – Physical edition includes an exclusive Raiden V Soundtrack CD!
Raiden V: Director’s Cut features all-new gameplay modes and additional content, exclusive to this edition:
- Multiplayer – Take on the alien threat in local 2-player cooperative play!
- Extra Levels – All-new exclusive levels are included for more intense Raiden action!
Raiden V: Director’s Cut is releasing both digitally and physically with a Limited Edition that includes an exclusive Soundtrack CD.
Raiden V: Director’s Cut barrel-rolls onto PS4 on October 6, 2017!
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