Ray’z Arcade Chronology for PlayStation 4 & Nintendo Switch
One of the most revered arcade shooting game series Taito produced in the 1990s, the Ray Trilogy is coming back with new features and in HD quality.
Ray’z Arcade Chronology includes three titles: RayForce, RayStorm and RayCrisis with the latter two 3D titles include enhanced, HD versions.
Rediscover the trilogy with 5 Versions of 3 titles in a box full of collectibles and limited-edition items and relive the excitement of epic battles from outer space to cyber space.
One of Taito’s classic SHMUPS, the Ray Series’ outstanding feature has always been its lock-on mechanics and attack layer system.
The former allows the player to target multiple enemies at once and destroy them with one deadly homing attack, while the latter features enemies on the same plane as the player as well as the one below them, necessitating a keen eye and quick reflexes to not be caught out.
All three were pushing the boundaries of graphic fidelity at the time of their respective releases and still are a feast for the eyes today.
The Standard, Pixel Frame Special and Collector’s Editions come individually numbered.
The Pixel Frame Special Editions come with:
- the game (region free) with an exclusive and limited cover sheet
- manual with game instructions and marvellous artwork and screenshots.
- pixel frame showing the boss battle against Odin.
Will be bundled separately because of its size.
And there are Collector’s Editions which come with:
- the game (region free) with an exclusive and limited cover sheet
- exclusive collector’s box for all collectibles
- manual with game instructions and marvellous artwork and screenshots.
- reproduction of A4 European arcade flyer from the 90s, featuring its localized name “Gunlock”.
- two posters featuring artwork of the collection.
- six authentic marquee and arcade stickers based on the Japanese and Western versions.
The Japanese stickers will be translated for the final product. - live audio recording of the one evening only 2022 Ray Series Special Live Stage concert featuring BETTA FLASH (consisting of TAMAYO and Cyua), ZUNTATA and COSIO.
Includes also a newly composed track by TAMAYO as a bonus. - contains a video recording of the one evening only 2022 Ray Series Special Live Stage concert featuring BETTA FLASH (consisting of TAMAYO and Cyua), ZUNTATA and COSIO.
- comprehensive strategy guide to the games by top players to get the most out of every playthrough and to beat the high-score!
- contains artworks and concept drawings along with behind-the-scenes info by the developers of the Ray series.
- pixel frame showing the boss battle against Odin.
will be bundled separately because of its size.
Availability/Price
PS4 Standard Edition: 2.000 / 49.99 €
Switch Standard Edition: 3.500 / 49.99 €
PS4 Pixel Frame Special Edition: 1.000 / 79.99 €
Switch Pixel Frame Special Edition: 2.000 / 79.99 €
PS4 Collector’s Edition: 1.500 / 129.99 €
Switch Collector’s Edition: 2.500 / 129.99 €
Pre-orders open
Batch 1: Sunday, July 31st 2022 at 12 AM (midnight) CEST
Batch 2: Sunday, July 31st 2022 at 6 PM CEST
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