Kayac and Gulti announce RXN: Raijin (vertical shmup) for Switch, out worldwide in Dec

Hero of Legend · Nov 15, 2017

https://gematsu.com/2017/11/kayac-gulti-announce-vertical-scroll-shoot-em-rxn-raijin-switch

salromano said:
Gematsu here.

My bad for neglecting to mention, it's eShop-exclusive.

It's out worldwide as stated in the the PR. Highlighted part says Japan, North America, Europe, and Australia.

In Japan it's 3,900 yen.

A Wide-Screen Vertically Scrolling Shooting Game

RXN: Raijin is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up with a 16:9 resolution that makes full use of Switch's wide screen. It will offer a new shooting game experience where players will dodge the attacks coming in from all directions of the wide screen, and attack enemies.

RXN-Original Special Move: "Awakening"

"Awakening" is an RXN-original special move that attacks the entire screen and slows the flow of time for everything other than the player character for a fixed period of time. Since the single use of an Awakening consumes one-third of the HP bar, its skillful use is the key to clearing the game.

Three Playable Characters and Various Characters that Enliven the Story

Players can choose from their favorite of three playable characters each with different attack methods. The characters that appear in Story Mode, who are fully voiced by wonderful actors, will enliven the game.

Looks interesting, but the performance looks iffy? Might just be the trailer... hopefully.

But how does Gematsu know it's out worldwide in December? I don't see any source of that. Also, Gulti worked on Rainden Fighters Aces and Mamorukan Curse, with the latter being localized by UFO Interactive in recent years. Could UFO be the ones releasing this game in the west? Would be their first Nintendo project since those 3DS eShop Johnny games. (edit: see above)

Thoughts?

foxuzamaki · Nov 15, 2017

The presentation is kinda selling me

WhoaIsThatMars · Nov 15, 2017

Man, I don't understand how every Shmup hasn't made it to the Switch yet lol. It's the perfect console for it. Damn it, I want my CAVE games!!!

Clive · Nov 15, 2017

WhoaIsThatMars said:
Man, I don't understand how every Shmup hasn't made it to the Switch yet lol. It's the perfect console for it. Damn it, I want my CAVE games!!!

Why? Even with Tate mode, that screen is way smaller than any non-tated TV will be in terms of display. It's better than other portable devices but I don't see the advantage over PS4/X1/PC.

Not a fan of the gem colors in that trailer. Feels like they could be confused with bullets. Looks potentially interesting apart from that. Mamorukun Curse was decent.

Vinnk · Nov 15, 2017

No sale for me if it's a $40 eShop exclusive but I'm down if there is a cart. (I'm weird that way)

salromano · Nov 15, 2017

Gematsu here.

My bad for neglecting to mention, it's eShop-exclusive.

It's out worldwide as stated in the the PR. Highlighted part says Japan, North America, Europe, and Australia.

...Nintendo Switchにて2017年12月に日本・北米・欧州・豪州にて発売を開始することを発表いたします。

silpheed-mcd · Nov 15, 2017

A shoot'em up for Switch, interesting :)

Chie Satonaka91 · Nov 15, 2017

Well this is out of nowhere. Definitely want to see more. If it is indeed digital only, maybe Limited Run Games can get a physical release later down the line.

WhoaIsThatMars · Nov 15, 2017

Clive said:
Why? Even with Tate mode, that screen is way smaller than any non-tated TV will be in terms of display. It's better than other portable devices but I don't see the advantage over PS4/X1/PC.

Not a fan of the gem colors in that trailer. Feels like they could be confused with bullets. Looks potentially interesting apart from that. Mamorukun Curse was decent.

I can't turn my TV vertically...

Deleted member 7572 · Nov 15, 2017

WhoaIsThatMars said:
Man, I don't understand how every Shmup hasn't made it to the Switch yet lol. It's the perfect console for it. Damn it, I want my CAVE games!!!

Yep. Best platform for them and the ones on the platform seem to be doing well, judging by Strikers' position on the eShop charts and how fast the dev announced like 5 more games.

I'll buy every single one. SHMUPs are like crack for me. Along with side scrolling beat em ups and light gun games.

Treasure needs to license out their catalogue to M2 for some ports. Ikaruga with HD rumble. Mmmmm.

Clive · Nov 15, 2017

WhoaIsThatMars said:
I can't turn my TV vertically...

Your TV standing horizontally will display a larger image than your Switch standing vertically.

fiendcode · Nov 15, 2017

Clive said:
Your TV standing horizontally will display a larger image than your Switch standing vertically.

You can run your Switch on your tv too.

More options > Less options

gela94 · Nov 15, 2017

The biggest question is, does it has coop?

tsab · Nov 15, 2017

Wow I get Ikaruga vibes.

Clive · Nov 15, 2017

fiendcode said:
You can run your Switch on your tv too.

More options > Less options

That doesn't really have anything to do with shmups though. All games are better on the Switch if you care about that. I was replying to a post suggesting that the Switch is the ideal console for shmups and I disagree. It offers no real advantage. It's maybe the ideal handheld for shmups though.

Weltall Zero · Nov 15, 2017

Looks rough as hell, those are some low-res ass textures, and the framerate seems to tank whenever a lot of things are onscreen.

Noisepurge · Nov 15, 2017

Raijin? Totally not confusing as PS4 just got Raiden :D

Rainrir · Nov 15, 2017

You can see where this is going...

sixteen-bit · Nov 15, 2017

Was the Steam version canceled? Due to the framerate issues, I think it would be a safer bet on PC.

Fireblend · Nov 15, 2017

Sold on that anime OP song alone.

Hero of Legend · Nov 15, 2017

salromano said:
Gematsu here.

My bad for neglecting to mention, it's eShop-exclusive.

It's out worldwide as stated in the the PR. Highlighted part says Japan, North America, Europe, and Australia.

Thank you kind sir! Added to the OP. :)

fiendcode · Nov 15, 2017

Clive said:
That doesn't really have anything to do with shmups though. All games are better on the Switch if you care about that. I was replying to a post suggesting that the Switch is the ideal console for shmups and I disagree. It offers no real advantage. It's maybe the ideal handheld for shmups though.

The advantage over other consoles would be it can do run them like they can on your tv, plus also run them in portable modes. There's no clear disadvantage with Switch but it also offers more.

mute · Nov 15, 2017

Some of the animation looks a bit stiff but otherwise very interested.

PassiveObserver · Nov 15, 2017

Vertical scrolling on a widescreen is a weird choice, but more shmups is always a good thing for a console's library.

Clive · Nov 15, 2017

fiendcode said:
The advantage over other consoles would be it can do run them like they can on your tv, plus also run them in portable modes. There's no clear disadvantage with Switch but it also offers more.

Which is the "all games are better on Switch" argument that I brought up in the post you quoted. As a console, the Switch offers weaker hardware which can lead to lower resolutions and framerates, slowdowns and inferior graphics. It is therefore only the ideal console if you need portability. Otherwise it's the worst current gen system on the market for shmups. I kind of feel like I'm just in this topic bashing the Switch at this point so I won't take the discussion further. I dig the Switch for many genres but I feel shmups are better played elsewhere.

Hero of Legend · Nov 15, 2017

Clive said:
Which is the "all games are better on Switch" argument that I brought up in the post you quoted. As a console, the Switch offers weaker hardware which can lead to lower resolutions and framerates, slowdowns and inferior graphics. It is therefore only the ideal console if you need portability. Otherwise it's the worst current gen system on the market for shmups. I kind of feel like I'm just in this topic bashing the Switch at this point so I won't take the discussion further. I dig the Switch for many genres but I feel shmups are better played elsewhere.

Do most shmups even push hardware much other than bullet counts and all?

fiendcode · Nov 15, 2017

Clive said:
Which is the "all games are better on Switch" argument that I brought up in the post you quoted. As a console, the Switch offers weaker hardware which can lead to lower resolutions and framerates, slowdowns and inferior graphics. It is therefore only the ideal console if you need portability. Otherwise it's the worst current gen system on the market for shmups. I kind of feel like I'm just in this topic bashing the Switch at this point so I won't take the discussion further. I dig the Switch for many genres but I feel shmups are better played elsewhere.

All things equal then yes, Switch is the best console due to diversity of play style. As you pointed out it's lower hardware spec can impact aspects like performance and image quality, however I'd also say current hardware specs are of less concern for this particular genre too. Saying Switch is the best platform for shmups is hardly a controversial statement considering all that.

dacalo · Nov 15, 2017

I don't know, looks pretty rough. Doesn't even look like a B tier shmup.

UCBooties · Nov 15, 2017

I've just been playing a lot of Sky Force anniversary and this looks really rough to me.

levious · Nov 15, 2017

Clive said:
Your TV standing horizontally will display a larger image than your Switch standing vertically.

Not when the switch is sitting in my hands. Have you gotten to try a vertical shooter on the switch?

Metal Gear Miyamoto · Nov 15, 2017

fiendcode said:
All things equal then yes, Switch is the best console due to diversity of play style. As you pointed out it's lower hardware spec can impact aspects like performance and image quality, however I'd also say current hardware specs are of less concern for this particular genre too. Saying Switch is the best platform for shmups is hardly a controversial statement considering all that.

I agree, the diversity of playstyle is what makes Switch the ideal choice of platform.
But also the ability to have vertical options without having to endure ugly ass borders adds to schmups in tabletate mode. Smaller vertical screen be dammed.

Anyway, $40 for a digital only title like this is quite steep. Rather have a physical cart.

Rmagnus · Jul 13, 2018

It's on sale just got it. Kinda annoyed it will not work with my flip grip as it does not have tate mode.

OmegaX · Aug 23, 2018

Sorry to bump this thread, but Play-Asia is releasing a physical version of this game:

https://www.play-asia.com/info/excl...-34060525&mc_cid=06cdb01a94&mc_eid=67326e08ab

Weirdly, it's listed as their "second" Play Exclusive for Switch even though the third release has been available to pre-order for a while. All 3 of them have been SHMUPs, too.

silpheed-mcd · Aug 23, 2018

OmegaX said:
Sorry to bump this thread, but Play-Asia is releasing a physical version of this game:

https://www.play-asia.com/info/excl...-34060525&mc_cid=06cdb01a94&mc_eid=67326e08ab

Cartridge or dl code inside?

OmegaX · Aug 23, 2018

silpheed-mcd said:
Cartridge or dl code inside?

Cartridge. I got the LE of their first exclusive, Dimension Drive, and it came with an art book and music CD, too.

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