Review: RXN -Raijin- (Nintendo Switch)

The vertically-scrolling shooter utilises the entire width of the 16:9 field, resulting in challenging, strategy-testing gameplay.

Pros:

• Fantastic graphics.
• 1.9GB Download size.
• SMUP gameplay/ Bullet hell.
• Japanese speech.
• Can rebind controls.
• 10 save slots, 1 autosave so 11 in total actually.
• World map level select with forks in the path.
• The difficulty is based on a 1-7 star system.
• Save between levels.
• Three characters with each one having unique attack patterns.
• Detail- Look at your stats and weapons but also rotate your player model and transform between a ship and a mech.
• A special fourth attack that is used to clear the screen of enemies.
• Result page showing collectibles and total score.
• Collectibles are used to power up your weapons.
• Earn EXP and level up your character.
• Arcade presentation.
• Upbeat banging soundtrack.
• Each ship has a 4 mini ship trail that allows you to position them to cover all angles of shooting. It’s a unique way to shoot at enemies.
• Short bite-sized levels.
• You have continued.
• Over 40 levels to play through.
• Easy to pick up.
• Can replay levels.
• Sweet looking locations thanks to detailed flowing 3D backdrops.
• Big screen-filling boss battles.
• A lot of polish has gone into this.
• Addictive.
• Basic yet effective controls.
• On-screen prompts for your weapons.
• English subtitles.
• Has a story on top.

Cons:

• No online leaderboards.
• Lacks a tate mode.
• Levels can feel too short.
• Constant difficulty spikes.
• Forgettable story.