Taito and developer M2 released a brand-new teaser trailer for Ray’z Arcade Chronology, an upcoming collection of classic shoot ’em up titles.
As previously reported, the shoot ’em up collection features RayForce, RayStorm, and RayCrisis. In addition, RayStorm Neo-HD and RayCrisis HD versions are available with high-resolution support in the collection. Players may enjoy five different versions of the shoot ’em up games.
This past July, an Amazon Prime Day version was available for pre-order in Japan with the inclusion of R-GEAR, an unreleased and cancelled title. ININ Games will publish Ray’z Arcade Chronology digitally and RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection physically. Limited and Collector’s Editions sold by Strictly Limited Games include the R-GEAR prototype.
Here’s an overview of the upcoming collection via ININ Games:
About
As one of the most iconic vertical shoot ‘em ups (shmup), the Ray-series is a popular brand of legendary developer TAITO. First introduced in February 1994, with the release of RayForce for the TAITO F3 arcade, the series quickly became one of the most popular arcade games of its time. Also known as Gunlock or Galactic Attack outside of Japan, it was followed by two sequels with RayStorm and RayCrisis, both featuring polygon-based 3D graphics instead of sprite-based ones.
The RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection was devised by ININ Games, to combine the best the Ray-series has to offer, for shoot ‘em up fans around the world at an affordable price point of 39.99 EUR/USD. RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection includes the original RayStorm and RayCrisis and their respective HD versions, known for their exciting gameplay. This exclusive Western compilation will be available as a boxed retail edition and for download.
On top of that, ININ Games is also bringing TAITO’s original Japanese Ray’z Arcade Chronology to the West. This collection further adds the classic game that started it all, RayForce, and will be available to download for 49.99 EUR/USD.
RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection (available as boxed edition and for digital download)
- RayStorm
- RayStorm NEO HD
- RayCrisis
- RayCrisis HD
Ray’z Arcade Chronology (available for digital download)
- RayForce
- RayStorm
- RayStorm NEO HD
- RayCrisis
- RayCrisis HD
Check out the Ray’z Arcade Chronology teaser trailer below:
Lastly, Ray’z Arcade Chronology launches March 9, 2023 for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in Japan.
