RayForce app for iPhone and iPad

4.0 ( 240 ratings )

Games Entertainment Action Arcade
Developer: TAITO Corporation

6.99 USD

Current version: 1.1.4, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 13 Jan 2012
App size: 51.89 Mb

TAITO is famous for arcade shooting games, and the RAY trilogy is one of the most beloved series!
Ever since the 1993 release of the trilogys first installment, RAYFORCE, fans have been thrilled by the games cinematic visuals and gorgeous layered raster scrolling graphics. RAYFORCE became a 2D shooting instant classic, and now its available for iPhone and iPad!

*Two Game Modes: Remix Mode and Arcade Mode!
The Remix Mode provides a new, iPhone-optimized experience with simple flick-style controls.
For the hardcore, Arcade Mode is a faithful touchscreen recreation of the original arcade game.

*Two Shooting Methods: Auto and Manual!
Auto Mode provides automatic, button-free firing for both the standard weapon and lock on laser, allowing players to take on this challenging game with a single finger.
Manual Mode adds weapon controls (a toggle for the standard shot and a fire button for the lock on laser), providing a more arcade-like play experience.

*Support MFi Bluetooth controllers!!
Key configuration is also possible!

*Game Center Compatibility!
Individual rankings have been prepared for each ships and for each game mode.
Lets compete with high-score players from all over the world!
Get Achievement fulfilling various conditions in game! Aim for Achievement Complete!!

*Two Display Types: Zoom and Original!
The Zoom display enlarges the play area, filling the entire iPhone screen with dynamic visuals.
For the purist, the Original display mode delivers a pixel-perfect rendition of the arcade games screen.

*Difficulty Modes Added!
A total of 8 difficulty modes are now available, ranging from Very Easy to Very Hard.

*RAYFORCEs gorgeous graphics and striking raster scrolling, perfectly recreated!
RAYFORCE owes much of its unique look to the arcade technology of the time, and no expense has been spared replicating those visuals for the iPhone edition of the game.

*RAYFORCEs enchanting soundtrack is back!
One of the highlights of the original RAYFORCE experience was its sound design, perfectly replicated here under the supervision of TAITOs ZUNTATA sound team.

*Added a arranged BGM by SHOHEI TSUCHIYA(ZUNTATA) on Area1!
Using Option setting,you can choose Original BGM or Arranged BGM!!

**Nortification**
This app is intended for the iPhone 4 or newer, running iOS version 4.2 or newer.

**A Request from TAITO**
If you have any question, please contact our customer support address:
appsupport@taito.co.jp

Pros and cons of RayForce app for iPhone and iPad

RayForce app good for

・AC版の完全移植 (SS版、Windows版の移植ではありません。) ・ステージ選択可能・無限コンテニュー・難易度easy、very easy追加・片手操作可能間違ったレビューが見られるため、念のためもう一度。 ※SS版、Windows版の移植ではありません。おすすめです。

This game is phenominal. I absolutely love it. Just hope it sees a widescreen update for all the newer devices like Dariusburst got (while, maybe not EXACTLY like Dariusburst got... as it was pulled from the store right after the update hit...)... We can hope...

RayForce/Layer Section/Gunlock has been reviewed elsewhere. This is an amazing game. The iOS port is graphically very solid, I have no problems on an iPad Air 2 and didnt think it was blurry or anything. This is a game whose difficulty grade changes a lot with touch. I can generally 1cc through to the second level final boss on the Saturn version of this game, but I no missed the whole second level (including the scary boss) first try on iOS. This is in Remix mode. Arcade mode, as other reviews have noted, feels wrong, even though it tries to emulate the original difficulty level by slowing the ship down. Maybe with practice this would be okay, but at this moment I would just go back and play on a console to get the spot on difficulty. For under $10 this is a snap purchase for me. Kudos to Taito for bringing their back catalog to iOS.

Some bad moments

Controls are laggy and strange. Take a hint from Cave on how this should be done. Wouldnt recommend this to anyone.

If youre a fan of shoot em ups or bullet hell games then youll love RayForce. Graphics are good, sounds are good, all around this is a great game. Sadly, the controls for the arcade mode seem to be a little laggy. They need to fix that. Otherwise its an awesome game.

I just bought this game for my iPod touch 4th gen. The graphics motion is not smooth at all, quite choppy like 15 frames per second, not good! I recommend you get a Cave shmup instead.

4/5 fun game style shoot n dodge. But 12$? Really? Graphics are Fine as well

Very awesome game, very good controls, great graphics, and lets you wanting to play more of it. Music is good as well, game progressively gets more challenging as you reach the later levels. Overall the game is really good..

Unnatural movement of the bottom screen unit. Magnet under the screen?

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