Raiden Fighters Jet (Germany)

Seibu Kaihatsu (Tuning license) • 1998

Also known as: Raiden Fighters Jet 2000

Raiden Fighters Jet (Germany) — Title screen
Title screen
Raiden Fighters Jet (Germany) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Raiden Fighters Jet delivers intense vertical scrolling shooter action, continuing the legacy of Seibu Kaihatsu’s popular Raiden series. Players pilot advanced fighter craft through a barrage of enemy ships and colossal bosses, battling across diverse environments with blistering speed. This installment maintains the core gameplay loop of its predecessors while introducing new mechanics and selectable characters, including the unlockable ‘Slave’ and ‘Fairy’. The game's soundtrack shifts from previous Raiden entries, adopting a high-energy rave and techno style that complements the frantic on-screen action. Familiar foes return as players progress, with earlier bosses re-imagined and incorporated into new stages, creating a sense of nostalgic connection to the franchise’s history. Levels are punctuated by hidden secrets – ‘Miclus’ icons rewarding point bonuses and elusive ‘Fairy’ objects that offer further rewards when discovered through precise hovering and skillful play. To unlock the game's true final stages, players must achieve a score exceeding 30 million points before reaching level 40. Raiden Fighters Jet offers two player cooperative gameplay, allowing for shared aerial assaults against the relentless enemy forces.

Details

Manufacturer
Seibu Kaihatsu (Tuning license)
Year
1998
Players
2
Genre
Shooter / Flying Vertical
Display
raster, rotated 270°
Emulation status
imperfect
MAME ID
rfjet

Machine data derived from the MAME project.