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Classic coin-op excitement!

Raiden Legacy, a collection of four classic arcade vertical shoot 'em ups with pixel graphics and swarms of foes, is available 10% off on GOG.com for Windows and Mac. That's only $8.99 for the first week!

If you got to visit the arcades as a kid, you probably have some great childhood memories. There were few things nearly as exciting as blasting through the swarms of alien invaders, sweaty palms desperately gripping the controls, knowing that the final boss is just about to turn up, and that you're on your last quarter. Here's your chance to relive that experience with your computer screen full of flashing explosions, ears flooded by the sound of roaring supersonic jet engines, and great pixel-art coming at you from all directions. Not one, but four classic titles await arcade champions and brave contestants in this amazing collection.

Raiden Legacy revives one of the most memorable arcade shoot 'em up series, that excels in fast paced action with abundance of flying flashy projectiles and a great variety of enemies coming in waves from the top of the screen. There are--of course--some giant bosses to fight, lots of power-ups, and a great selection of weaponry. The Legacy consists of four independent titles updated with optional graphics filter: Raiden, Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2, and Raiden Fighters Jet, for a great value that can be recommended to all vertical arcade shooter fans. Make sure to grab a Player 2 and get double the fun!

Compared to the amounts of money we've all probably lost quarter by quarter as kids in the arcade, Raiden Legacy with its $8.99 pricetag on GOG.com looks like a bargain, especially for the unlimited play! The offer lasts until Thursday, May 23, at 9:59AM GMT.
I am terrible with scrolling shooters, but I sure love them.
Will buy this one, but not before I finish Raptor.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!

So epic!
This is what I thought of when I saw the release.
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Are these PC or mobile versions?
Sniff sniff... Hmm, smells retro.
I do enjoy the occasional Shmup (btw, thanks for Tyrian) but this'll have to wait for a sale.
So... what happened to Chaos Overlords? Last week's hint certainly doesn't apply to any of this week's games thus far. Also, wasn't Reus supposed to be released today as well?

Anyway, looks nice enough. Before I buy another shmup here though I should work on playing Raptor and Tyrian.
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mistermumbles: So... what happened to Chaos Overlords? Last week's hint certainly doesn't apply to any of this week's games thus far.
Postponed till next week. Apparently they ran into some problems.
Post edited May 16, 2013 by MadalinStroe
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Awesome release! And a Mac version too! Thank you GOG and DotEmu!
Wow!
So, GOG, how about getting DotEmu's Sega Genesis Classics Series? Especially the Shining Force series!
http://www.dotemu.com/en/download-game/4039/sega-mega-drive-genesis-classics-series-4
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mistermumbles: So... what happened to Chaos Overlords? Last week's hint certainly doesn't apply to any of this week's games thus far. Also, wasn't Reus supposed to be released today as well?
Answer
Oooohhh......, SHMUPS !!!!!

WE WANT MORE, WE WANT MORE, WE WANT MORE !!!! =D
Now all we need is for DotEmu to get the PC/Mac rights to the Metal Slug games away from SNK/Playmore and give them a proper release, and I will be a very, very happy camper.
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Strijkbout: Oooohhh......, SHMUPS !!!!!

WE WANT MORE, WE WANT MORE, WE WANT MORE !!!! =D
There's no such thing as "enough shmups", right? ^_^
Nice release. I love arcade shooters.