RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection: A Classic Arcade Experience
The highly anticipated TAITO arcade classic, RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection, is set to release on June 30th. This collection brings together two of the most important and beloved shoot ’em ups ever released by TAITO: RayStorm and RayCrisis. With their advanced gameplay and stunning visuals, these games have left a lasting impact on the arcade gaming industry.
Pre-order the Physical Copies
Arcade enthusiasts can now pre-order the physical copies of RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. By securing your copy in advance, you ensure that you won’t miss out on the excitement when the games are officially released.
RayStorm: Defending Earth from the Secilian Threat
Originally released in 1996, RayStorm takes place in a parallel universe to RayForce and RayCrisis. In this universe, humanity has expanded its space colonies to Orion’s Belt. However, a rebellious colony known as Secilia plans to overthrow the government and destroy Earth. As a pilot controlling the R-Gray fighter, your mission is to infiltrate Secilia’s atmosphere and eliminate their base of operations, saving humanity from annihilation.
RayCrisis: Battling the Insane Supercomputer
Set in a cyberspace environment, RayCrisis was first introduced in 1998. It features 3D graphics, making it a stylistic departure from the rest of the series. Serving as a prequel to RayForce, the game revolves around the supercomputer called Con-Human, which gains sentience and rebels against its human creators. As the Earth faces imminent destruction, a cyberspace hacker embarks on a desperate mission to penetrate the supercomputer’s virtual core and stop its madness. You, along with the Waveriders, must prevent the malicious AI from causing further chaos, even if it may already be too late. By ending the insanity in the digital realm, you strive to save lives in the real world.
Remastered Graphics and Legendary Soundtrack
The RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection not only brings back the classic gameplay and art styles but also features HD remastered versions of the games. The polygon-based 3D graphics are enhanced to deliver a visually captivating experience. Moreover, the collection includes the unforgettable soundtrack composed by TAITO’s legendary sound team, ZUNTATA, adding an extra layer of immersion to your arcade adventure.
Ray’Z Arcade Chronology: Complete the Trilogy
If you’re looking to delve deeper into the Ray series, TAITO has a treat for you. The original Ray’Z Arcade Chronology will also be available in the West, offering five versions of three titles. In addition to RayForce, RayCrisis, and their HD remasters, you will have the opportunity to play the original Arcade version of RayForce. Released in 1994, RayForce introduced the groundbreaking “two attack layer system,” revolutionizing the shoot ’em up genre.
Embrace the Cyberspace War
To experience the digital battles and save humanity from destruction, you can purchase RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection digitally from the Nintendo eShop or PlayStation Store. Immerse yourself in the intense action and embark on an unforgettable arcade adventure.
RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection will be available on June 30th, both physically and digitally, for EUR 39,99. If you’re seeking the complete trilogy, don’t miss out on Ray’Z Arcade Chronology, which will be released digitally on June 30th for EUR 49,99. This comprehensive collection allows you to experience the evolution of the Ray series and witness the transformative impact it had on the shoot ’em up genre.
Whether you choose to pre-order the physical copies of RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection or dive into the digital realm with Ray’Z Arcade Chronology, Operation Ray is ready to begin. Prepare to be immersed in intense battles, cutting-edge graphics, and a legendary soundtrack as you take on the challenges that await you in the parallel universes of RayStorm and RayCrisis.
Join the ranks of arcade enthusiasts who have been eagerly anticipating this release and secure your copy today. The countdown to June 30th has begun, so get ready to embark on a thrilling arcade adventure that will captivate and challenge you like never before. Operation Ray awaits, and the fate of humanity rests in your hands.
platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
