TAITO's legendary vertical shoot 'em up Ray-series returns!
Honouring the awesome Ray-games, two separate collections are heading to the West for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation® 4
Stuttgart, Germany - 01 August, 2022 - ININ Games announce today that they will bring the legendary Ray-series of vertical shooters to the West, in partnership with TAITO, both digitally and boxed for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation® 4 (PS4), with the release planned for 2023.
As one of the most iconic vertical shoot 'em ups (shmup), the Ray-series is a popular brand of legendary developer TAITO. First introduced in February 1994, with the release of RayForce for the TAITO F3 arcade, the series quickly became one of the most popular arcade games of its time. Also known as Gunlock or Galactic Attack outside of Japan, it was followed by two sequels with RayStorm and RayCrisis, both featuring polygon-based 3D graphics instead of sprite-based ones.
To honour this shoot 'em up icon's legacy, there will be not only one, but two special collections heading to the West with pre-orders starting shortly.
The RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection was devised by ININ Games, to combine the best the Ray-series has to offer, for shoot 'em up fans around the world at an affordable price point of 39,99 EUR/USD. RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection includes the original RayStorm and RayCrisis and their respective HD versions, known for their exciting gameplay. This exclusive Western compilation will be available as a boxed retail edition and for download.
On top of that, ININ Games is also bringing TAITO's original Japanese Ray'z Arcade Chronology to the West. This collection further adds the classic game that started it all, RayForce, and will be available to download for 49,99 EUR/USD.
RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection (available as boxed edition and for digital download)
- RayStorm
- RayStorm NEO HD
- RayCrisis
- RayCrisis HD
Ray'z Arcade Chronology (available for digital download)
- RayForce
- RayStorm
- RayStorm NEO HD
- RayCrisis
- RayCrisis HD
Once again involved in the porting of the games to modern consoles like for previous TAITO classics, are the masters of remastering at M2! The games will come with HD graphics, a great soundtrack and additional features and gadgets.
A limited Ray-series collection for the biggest fans out there with an exclusive extra never been released on cartridge before
As a special way of honoring this great series, Strictly Limited Games have created an exclusive Limited and Collector's Edition for Ray'z Arcade Chronology containing several physical collectibles - a great addition to every collection of video games or for those who love the classic shmup! These editions will also include the previously unreleased prototype "R-Gear", the original planned successor of RayForce! Pre-orders for these exclusive editions are already live and only at strictlylimitedgames.com
About ININ Games
- Games focuses on the digital and physical publishing of high-quality, feel-good retro and arcade games. ININ Games brings retro games to life and creates the classics of the future. They are best known for "Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World", "CrossCode", "Cotton Reboot", "Slaps and Beans" and as the publishing partner for TAITO titles "Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back" and "The Ninja Saviors – Return of the Warriors" in North America and Europe. Numerous other milestones of classic gaming culture are in the planning and will be announced in the coming months. ININ Games is part of United Games Entertainment GmbH. For more information, visit www.iningames.com.
About TAITO Corporation
TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, manufacturing coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE (BUST-A-MOVE) and ARKANOID. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries. More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at https://www.taito.co.jp/en.
