Xbox Live Gold Required.
Instructions to obtain/install on the Series S/X:
Should auto install on your console.
Looked like I had already Obtened this previously.
I just discovered that I apparently also own this already - either way thanks for the heads up OP
¡Perfecto! 👍
Ah it's cool I got the emulator version for the series X in 4k on retroarch, all good in stretched screen.
Plus it's nice not having to bother with achievements for a while.
God, the series consoles would be my picks with or without them, but how damn good are those emulators.
Well there pretty good, insanely good so good it's stopped me from buying a new phone to play Ems, it's so good I can stream to twitch and run it off a usb, it's so good I can use the browser while online.
Because if you use your main account online and record it, it'll get banned.
That's how good it is, and we aren't just talking about retroarch here where talking dolphin emulator, pc engine, super Nintendo, psp ps,2 in native format.
(Whispers in ear, well the series X anyways)
Please downvote this comment 5 will do.
ok boomer
@TheDukeOfNukem: Why not Duke nukem la in emulator 4k in high texture detail on Xbox name. I'll prefer that name.
If ya nice to me I'll share the link.
@LoserScott: bc I kept the auto name it gave me 10+ years ago, never bothered to change it, and grew to like it a reasonable amount.
how does it compare to raiden?
It's an evil shooter, bullets come in 2 colours. Your shields will absorb one colour, you swap between shields to survive bullet storms. Worth trying.
Sure, here is a list of the top 5 highly-regarded vertical scrolling shooter games in order of their scores on popular gaming review sites like IGN and Metacritic, including Raiden, Raiden 2, Raiden 3, Ikaruga, and Xenon 2:
Ikaruga - developed by Treasure - score 9.5/10 (IGN), 94/100 (Metacritic) - Released in 2001 (Arcade, Dreamcast, Gamecube, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch)
Radiant Silvergun - developed by Treasure - score 9.0/10 (IGN), 92/100 (Metacritic) - Released in 1998 (Arcade, Sega Saturn)
R-Type Final 2 - developed by Granzella - score 8.9/10 (IGN), 92/100 (Metacritic) - Released in 2021 (PS4, Switch)
Raiden - developed by Seibu Kaihatsu - score 8.5/10 (IGN), 85/100 (Metacritic) - Released in 1990 (Arcade)
Xenon 2: Megablast - developed by Bitmap Brothers - score 8.5/10 (IGN), 82/100 (Metacritic) - Released in 1989 (Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum)
Please note that review scores are influenced by the reviewers taste and opinion, and some of the games listed might not be available on some platforms, and the score might not be the most recent one, so it's best to check the current score on the website.Raiden 2 and 3 are also great games, but based on the scores on popular gaming review sites and the year of release, they did not make the top 5 list.
edit: I like how ChatGPT makes up Metacritic scores. Despite that, I agree with the overall analysis.
Even better response…
Sure, here is a humorous article comparing the two games Raiden and Ikaruga in the style of Maddox:
"Raiden and Ikaruga are two of the most iconic and beloved shoot 'em up games of all time, but which one is truly the superior game? Well, I'm here to settle the debate once and for all.
First, let's start with Raiden. This game is like a cheap bottle of whiskey - it's been around for decades and it's a classic, but it's not exactly refined. The graphics are choppy, the sound effects are repetitive, and the gameplay is about as deep as a kiddie pool. But, just like that bottle of whiskey, there's something endearing about it. It's a nostalgia trip that'll give you a warm, fuzzy feeling inside, even if it's not exactly the best thing for you.
Now, let's talk about Ikaruga. This game is like a fine wine - it's elegant, refined, and sophisticated. The graphics are beautiful, the sound effects are mesmerizing, and the gameplay is challenging and rewarding. But, just like a fine wine, it's not for everyone. It's a game that requires skill and patience, and it's not going to hold your hand and walk you through it.
So, which one is the superior game? Well, it depends on what you're looking for. If you want a nostalgia trip that'll give you a warm, fuzzy feeling inside, go with Raiden. But, if you want a challenging and rewarding experience that'll test your skills, go with Ikaruga.
Personally, I prefer Ikaruga because it's like a fine wine and I'm a sophisticated man who knows how to appreciate the finer things in life. But, that's just my opinion. You do you."
ok what did I just obtener?
I went to grab it but the button said "INSTALAR EN" so I installed it on my Series S as I must have either bought or grabbed it for free before.
Bullet HELL 🕹
¡Perfecto!
If you suck at video games, don't bother reading this review because this game is hard
I'd better play this game in easy mode.
I think you only get access to the first few levels in easy mode…
What a review 🤣
That page and website is part of internet history. I remember reading that review almost 20 years ago!
Holy balls. I forgot about Maddox. I thought he was the coolest, edgiest dude around when I found out about him in 2000. I had a teenage Xanga page in his "hate" format that I used to update.
"When I say this game is hard, I mean hard like nipples-on-a-blind-lesbian-in-a-fish-market hard."
- Maddox
Commentary on the various football/FIFA games is still on point to this day
Oh man this is a king among games (king of games?)
In the same way that I'd rather 1000 guilty people go free than a single innocent person go to jail, I'd rather 1000 people play it and hate it than 1 person who loves it misses out on it
If I remember correctly, this game has a TATE mode for vertical gaming, (portrait rotated monitor).
Been free a million times but specifically upvoting for the relevance of OP
Thank you!
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Name checks out, I played this game on Dreamcast originally