Super Raiden (1992). Play online

Summary

Super Raiden is the CD‑ROM² upgrade of the classic arcade shooter that originally appeared on TurboGrafx‑16 HuCards. It retains the frantic pace of the original while letting the CD format shine with a fully Redbook‑audio soundtrack that makes every boss fight sound as epic as it feels.

Beyond the music, the disc adds a handful of exclusive stages that aren’t found on cartridge or disk versions, giving experienced pilots fresh layouts and extra chances to master the game’s steep difficulty curve. The graphics are crisp for the era, and the sound effects complement the richer score without compromising performance.

Power‑up pods are still colour‑coded, rewarding you with a rotating arsenal of lasers, missiles and spread shots, and the bullet‑hell patterns demand precise dodging. Those hair‑raising moments when the screen fills with enemy fire are exactly why Super Raiden remains a beloved entry in the shoot‑'em‑up pantheon.