Raiden IV X Mikado Remix Reviews

Raiden IV X Mikado Remix is ranked in the 71st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Jun 20, 2023

Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is an incredible collection of modes and now music combined into one of the finest of the arcade era. It flawlessly combines classic gameplay with modern enhancements, delivering an experience that will captivate both die-hard fans and newcomers alike. I do think the game’s price will deter many, so maybe wait for a sale; but if you live for shmups, then there’s no reason to hesitate. The work done by Mikado Game Center is nothing short of refreshing, and all the more reason to jump in on PC or console. So grab your joystick, prepare for intense bullet hell, and relive the glory days of arcade gaming with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix .

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4.3 / 5.0
Apr 4, 2023

Relive the arcade days without the constant loss of coins.

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Feb 27, 2023

If you don’t, it’s a very good shmup, if not one of the most complex out there in terms of gameplay mechanics. You’re still ultimately chasing a high score and not much else – and I didn’t appreciate that the default high scores were set pathetically low, because I’d rather have something to chase from the get-go. Still, I am a bit of a Raiden tragic, so in that frame at least, this is definitely a top game – for me.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Feb 24, 2023

Raiden has always been a shooter for the masses and I love that it continues to be around to this day. It won’t test your skills or reach the heights of others in the genre, but it is always a good time. I love seeing more and more releases in this series dropping for more consoles. I had a blast with this and if you have even a remote interest in the genre this is a must own. Now to sit and patiently wait for more Raiden to drop on consoles this summer.

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82 / 100
Feb 21, 2023

Through annihilation and survival, Raiden IV x MIKADO remix offers an experience as frenetic as the shoot'em ups of years gone by.

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TheSixthAxis
Top Critic
7 / 10
Feb 9, 2023

A few tweaks to a shooter from 2007 aren't going to covert anyone in to a schmup fan, but for those who already are, Raiden IV x Mikado offers a lot.

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7 / 10.0
Feb 8, 2023

Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix is a great example of the classic shmup. From its solid shooting mechanics to the extra bells and whistles from the MIKADO Remix, the game hits almost all the checkboxes for what a great shmup should be. It doesn’t quite have the pulse-pounding action or unique mechanics of the upper echelon of classic shooters. It’s also missing a key feature from the Switch version. For folks looking for an old-school shooter, however, Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix remains a worthy representation of the genre.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 2, 2023

Raiden IV x MIKADO remix adds nothing to the original 2007 release, but it's a perfect title to have in your library and play in your moments of relaxation. Beyond the slightly excessive price and the absence of novelties, it is an operation that, as it should be, focuses entirely on nostalgia.

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Recommended
Jan 31, 2023
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75%
Jan 27, 2023

As far as vertical shmups hauled out of the arcades and ported to home consoles are concerned, Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is just about as good as it gets. Nonetheless, this is really one for the die-hard fans of bullet hell.

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60 / 100
Jan 27, 2023

So Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is a tough sell. It’s a no-brainer for hardcore shmup fans. There’s tons of content, and score junkies will get a lot out of it. But to non-hardcore fans, it will be a very generic experience. It doesn’t have unique visuals or gameplay elements. It also lacks the wow factor of a crazy bullet hell shooter. Everything about Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is well-crafted, but it doesn’t focus on being unique at all.

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8Bit/Digi
Stan Rezaee
8 / 10
Jan 27, 2023

Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix is the arcade classic that gamers love along with bonus content to enhance the overall experience. It has the defining elements of the iconic vertical scrolling shooter while also being rich in replay value. Do expect to enjoy playing this with a friend (but there is nothing wrong with going solo).

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7.5 / 10.0
Jan 27, 2023

It is fantastic that titles like Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix are still being released, and even missing TATE mode it's a recommendation.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 27, 2023

Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix is a super fun and challenging game with various modes and the option to play with two players. Add on the amazing soundtrack and beautiful visuals; this is a must-play title.

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Nov 9, 2021

Raiden IV is a top-down, vertical shmup (shoot’em up) that was first released way back in 2007 in Japanese arcades. A year later, the game was ported to Microsoft’s Xbox 360. An updated version of the game dubbed Raiden IV Overkill was released for PC and PS3 in 2015 and 2014 respectively. The Overkill version included 2 new stages, 3 different ships, newly added Overkill Mode and Replay & Gallery Mode. Fast forward to 2021, where UFO Interactive Games released Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix for the Nintendo Switch with a handful of additions.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 6, 2021

The simplicity of its proposal is above all a virtue, which is enhanced by the great work in the rest of the areas. It has become by its own merits one of my favorite shmups.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 1, 2021

Raiden IV x Mikado Remix is a return to form for the flailing Raiden series. Age be damned, Raiden IV’s core gameplay still holds up - the additional content on offer here is just the cherry on an already scrumptious cake. Fans of the genre should jump on this release, and newcomers can gently slide into the game thanks to its myriad of accessibility options.

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90 / 100
Oct 29, 2021

Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is ​​the most complete version of Raiden IV. It groups together the extras and game modes of the previous versions of this fourth installment, and also adds interesting options such as the TATE mode to get more out of our vertical Nintendo Switch, and of course the star of this edition, a new soundtrack produced by the prestigious Japanese arcade game center Mikado with the participation of artists from the world-class Arcade scene. A must for lovers of Raiden and shoot 'em up.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 22, 2021

For shoot ’em up fans, the decision whether to purchase Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix or not on Switch should be a no-brainer. Not only is this one of the best shoot ’em ups around, but here it’s enhanced with additional modes, global leaderboards and a brilliant remixed soundtrack. Throw in co-op, an abundance of options to fiddle with, and TATE mode, and you have a game that will keep fans of the genre entertained long into the future.

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Unscored
Oct 22, 2021

Fact is, Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix is one of the finest shoot ’em ups you’ll ever play. It’s a great introduction to the fundamentals of the genre for newcomers, but provides plenty of long-term challenge for grizzled veterans. And however you choose to play, you can do so accompanied by a fine, fine soundtrack that is just begging you to crank up the volume and rock out. Just watch out for that bu– oh, you’re dead again. Never mind. Continue?

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