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Raiden
雷电
Raiden is a vertical scrolling shooter released in 1990 by Seibu Kaihatsu. Players pilot fighter jets through eight stages of enemy aircraft and ground forces. The game features a distinctive rotatable turret aiming system, allowing players to direct fire in multiple directions while moving. Power-ups scattered throughout levels enhance firepower with various weapon types including rapid fire, spread shot, and laser. A second player can join for cooperative gameplay. The action escalates across stages with increasingly challenging enemy formations and boss encounters. Controls are straightforward—movement via joystick and firing via buttons. The level structure builds progressively, mixing aerial dogfights with ground-based threats. Raiden combines accessible mechanics with challenging bullet patterns, requiring pattern memorization and precise positioning to advance through its campaign and achieve high scores.
- Developer
- Seibu Kaihatsu
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (3.6K)
- Last updated
Raiden Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Raiden on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Raiden Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Raiden on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Raiden" Arcade longplay 1990
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Raiden released?
Raiden was released in 1990 for the Arcade.
Who developed Raiden?
Raiden was developed by Seibu Kaihatsu, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Raiden support?
Raiden supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Raiden?
Raiden is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Raiden for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Raiden runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Raiden in the browser?
No. Raiden streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Raiden?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Raiden work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Raiden this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Raiden. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
