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Raiden II
雷电2
Raiden II is a vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game developed by Seibu Kaihatsu in 1993. Players pilot military aircraft through eight action-packed stages, eliminating enemy formations and massive bosses using a variety of weapon systems. The gameplay combines rapid firing mechanics with tactical power-up collection—players gather weapon upgrades that enhance firepower, speed, and shield capabilities. Each stage features distinct environments and increasingly difficult enemy patterns. The game supports two-player simultaneous co-op gameplay. Controls are straightforward: joystick for movement and buttons for firing primary weapons and special attacks. Raiden II distinguishes itself through vibrant sprite work, detailed parallax scrolling backgrounds, and intense boss encounters that demand both reflexes and strategic positioning.
- Developer
- Seibu Kaihatsu
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (5.2K)
- Last updated
Raiden II Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Raiden II 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 II Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Raiden II 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 II" Arcade longplay 1993
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Raiden II released?
Raiden II was released in 1993 for the Arcade.
Who developed Raiden II?
Raiden II was developed by Seibu Kaihatsu, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Raiden II support?
Raiden II supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Raiden II?
Raiden II is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Raiden II for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Raiden II runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Raiden II in the browser?
No. Raiden II streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Raiden II?
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 II 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 II this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Raiden II. 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.
