Raiden IV X MIKADO Remix Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Jim Smale · October 29, 2021

Our Raiden IV X MIKADO Remix Review lets us experience the action-packed game that changed the history of arcade shoot ’em ups as we know them. Blast your way through the new Arcade and Overkill modes whilst listening to 16 nostalgic tracks produced by the GAME CENTRE MIKADO, and featuring famous artists!

Raiden IV X MIKADO Remix Review Pros:

Beautiful graphics.
816MB download size.
Shmup gameplay.
Display settings – can freely move the screen around, rotate the screen including tate mode.
Can rebind controls.
Online leaderboards.
Four initial game modes – overkill mode, additional mode, score attack mode, and arcade.
Gallery area.
Save and rewatch replays.
Every game mode has these settings – solo, dual play, double play, 8 difficulties and set starting stage (any you have reached) and select one of three characters.
How to play pop-up text box that looks like arcade cabinet art.
Each ship has a choice of power-up weapon you get when collecting the power-up orb.
Lightning-fast loading times.
Four border themes – default, black, blue, and white.
Overkill mode – new game mode with new score system and levels.
Additional mode is a variation of arcade mode.
Arcade mode and score attack are the general modes you see in shmups.
Awesome soundtrack.
Bullet hell elements.
Difficult no matter the difficulty setting.
Highly detailed ships and levels.
Looks so good on the Nintendo Switch OLED Console.
Simple controls.
You can shoot some of the projectiles.
Big boss battles.
Can change settings in the pause menu.
Hud is clear and easy to read and even shows the song that’s playing.
Crazy big colorful explosions.
Power-ups are these big lazers that bend and move independently and look fantastic.
Satisfying gameplay.
A lot of replay value.