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''[=RayForce=]'' uses the Taito F3 hardware, and eventually ports to the SegaSaturn and Windows 95; a re-release of the original arcade game was also featured in ''[[CompilationRerelease Taito Legends 2]]'' for PlayStation2, the original {{Xbox}}, and Windows PC. It uses two-dimensional graphics, but because of the game mechanics, the game uses a lot of Mode 7-like graphics to simulate three dimensions. [[SceneryPorn It works very, very well]]. A minor quirk of the game, however, lies in its naming; due to [[ExecutiveMeddling copyright problems]], it has no less than ''[[IHaveManyNames four]]'' different names: ''[=RayForce=]'' for the Japanese and North American arcade releases, ''Layer Section'' for its Japanese home ports and North American Windows port, ''Galactic Attack'' for the North American Sega Saturn port, and ''Gunlock'' in Europe. On January 13th, 2012, ''[=RayForce=]'' was re-released on iOS systems[[labelnote:*]](iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, fourth generation iPod Touch, and [=iPad=])[[/labelnote]].

A direct sequel to ''[=RayForce=]'' called ''[=R-GEAR=]'' was planned, but canceled early in favor of ''[=RayStorm=]''. The footage of the game's early development can be seen the ''RAY-RAY CD-ROM'' promotional disc, which can be seen [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3Dp1tSV36M&hd=1 here]].

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''[=RayStorm=]'' runs on the Taito FX-1B board[[labelnote:*]](Taito's arcade board based on the [=PlayStation=] hardware)[[/labelnote]], and as mentioned, is the first ''RAY'' game to use three-dimensional graphics, allowing for more varieties in stage scrolling and enemies. Furthermore, unlike the first game, in which you can only fire your homing lasers at enemies ''below'' you, any on-screen enemy is fair game for your lock-on attacks. If you find yourself in trouble, you can launch a SmartBomb that inflicts massive damage to all on-screen enemies. The game was later ported to the PlayStation in all three major regions, the Sega Saturn in Japan (under the name of ''Layer Section II''), and finally Windows PC in Japan and Europe. The ports each feature extras such as an arranged version of the original soundtrack, an "Extra Mode" with new versions of the stages, and a "[[ThirteenIsUnlucky 13-Ship Mode]]" in which you have thirteen lives, with every three lives (for the first twelve lives) using a different ship and the final ship being a weaker prototype ship by default with just one credit. The North American [=PlayStation=] version, handled by WorkingDesigns, had a contest for $10,000, and a form of EasyModeMockery to discourage players from BS'ing through the game and calling it a day. ''[=RayStorm=]'' also got an exclusive [=PlayStation 2=] release, via ''Taito Legends 2'', but it's the arcade version and not the enhanced [=PlayStation=] version.

An [[VideogameRemake HD remake]], ''[=RayStorm=] HD'', has been released for XboxLiveArcade on May 5th, 2010 and PlaystationNetwork a day later. The HD remake features the ability to play as two new ships, the [=R-GRAY 0=][[labelnote:*]](the prototype ship seen in the 13-Ship Mode of previous home ports in playable form outside the 13-Plane Mode, redesigned to be reminiscent of the RVA-818-X-LAY fighter from ''[=RayForce=]'')[[/labelnote]] and the R-GEAR[[labelnote:*]](a ship that serves as a namesake for the canceled sequel to ''[=RayForce=]'')[[/labelnote]], [[MetaMultiplayer online leaderboards]], and sharable replays. This version loses the EasyModeMockery of it's previous ports, but also makes unlocking [[CosmeticAward Achievements and Trophies]] mostly a moot task in the game due to not being difficulty-specific. Like ''[=RayForce=]'' before it, ''[=RayStorm=]'' also received an iOS re-release.

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''[=RayStorm=]'' runs on the Taito FX-1B board[[labelnote:*]](Taito's arcade board based on the [=PlayStation=] hardware)[[/labelnote]], and as mentioned, is the first ''RAY'' game to use three-dimensional graphics, allowing for more varieties in stage scrolling and enemies. Furthermore, unlike the first game, in which you can only fire your homing lasers at enemies ''below'' you, any on-screen enemy is fair game for your lock-on attacks. If you find yourself in trouble, you can launch a SmartBomb that inflicts massive damage to all on-screen enemies. The game was later ported to the PlayStation in all three major regions, the Sega Saturn in Japan (under the name of ''Layer Section II''), and finally Windows PC in Japan and Europe. The ports each feature extras such as an arranged version of the original soundtrack, an "Extra Mode" with new versions of the stages, and a "[[ThirteenIsUnlucky 13-Ship Mode]]" in which you have thirteen lives, with every three lives (for the first twelve lives) using a different ship and the final ship being a weaker prototype ship by default with just one credit. The North American [=PlayStation=] version, handled by WorkingDesigns, had a contest for $10,000, and a form of EasyModeMockery to discourage players from BS'ing their way through the game and calling it a day. ''[=RayStorm=]'' also got an exclusive [=PlayStation 2=] release, via ''Taito Legends 2'', but it's the arcade version and not the enhanced [=PlayStation=] version.

An [[VideogameRemake HD remake]], ''[=RayStorm=] HD'', has been released for XboxLiveArcade on May 5th, 2010 and a day later on {{PlayStation Network}}. The HD remake features the ability to play as two new ships, the [=R-GRAY 0=][[labelnote:*]](the prototype ship seen in the 13-Ship Mode of previous home ports in playable form outside the 13-Plane Mode, redesigned to be reminiscent of the RVA-818-X-LAY fighter from ''[=RayForce=]'')[[/labelnote]] and the R-GEAR[[labelnote:*]](a ship that serves as a namesake for the canceled sequel to ''[=RayForce=]'')[[/labelnote]], [[MetaMultiplayer online leaderboards]], and sharable replays. This version loses the EasyModeMockery (justified considering Working Designs went out business in 2005) of it's previous ports, but also makes unlocking [[CosmeticAward Achievements and Trophies]] mostly a moot task in the game due to not being difficulty-specific. Like ''[=RayForce=]'' before it, ''[=RayStorm=]'' also received an iOS re-release.

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** Many of the stage names in ''[=RayStorm=]'' are references to places with an antagonistic history with the Roman Empire (Albion, Gaul, Palmyra, Carthage, Juda), with most of the bosses following suit (in order: Pendragon, Vercingetorix, Zenobia, Hannibal, Genseric, Alaric, Spartacus). Secelia is a bit of an outlier, though. While it ''could'' be seen as a misspelling of Secilia, it may also make sense as an attempt at "outer heavens". The gas giant it orbits? Seraphim. Now the forced quelling of the other colonies' protests at Secelia's intent to obliterate the Earth after yanking out all the denizens makes sense. Secelia ultimately wants to be the new emperor, with divine approval at that! You get even more layers when you realize that one reason for the antagonistic relationship between the late Empire and the Goths was religious--Rome followed Athanasius, the Goths usually followed Arius. Three of the enemies in the seventh stage are apparently named for Verthandi, Skuld, and Urd, the Nornir of the Goths' original belief system. The namesake of the last boss is Yggdrasil, from the same lore. Genseric and Alaric were Arian Goths...

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** Many of the stage names in ''[=RayStorm=]'' are references to places with an antagonistic history with the Roman Empire (Albion, Gaul, Palmyra, Carthage, Juda), with most of the bosses following suit (in order: Pendragon, Vercingetorix, Zenobia, Hannibal, Genseric, Alaric, Spartacus). Secelia is a bit of an outlier, though. While it ''could'' be seen as a misspelling of Secilia, it may also make sense as an attempt at "outer heavens". The gas giant it orbits? Seraphim. Now the forced quelling of the other colonies' protests at Secelia's intent to obliterate the Earth after yanking out all the denizens makes sense. Secelia ultimately wants to be the new emperor, with divine approval at that! You get even more layers when you realize that one reason for the antagonistic relationship between the late Empire and the Goths was religious -- Rome followed Athanasius, the Goths usually followed Arius. Three of the enemies in the seventh stage are apparently named for Verthandi, Skuld, and Urd, the Nornir of the Goths' original belief system. The namesake of the last boss is Yggdrasil, from the same lore. Genseric and Alaric were Arian Goths...

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7th Feb '13 1:53:00 PM Skyknight

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Seraphim's a gas giant, not a star; Secelia's technically a moon.

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** Many of the stage names in ''[=RayStorm=]'' are references to places with an antagonistic history with the Roman Empire (Albion, Gaul, Palmyra, Carthage, Juda), with most of the bosses following suit (in order: Pendragon, Vercingetorix, Zenobia, Hannibal, Genseric, Alaric, Spartacus). Secelia is a bit of an outlier, though. While it ''could'' be seen as a misspelling of Sicilia, it may also make sense as an attempt at "outer heavens". The gas giant it orbits? Seraphim. Now the forced quelling of the other colonies' protests at Secelia's intent to obliterate the Earth after yanking out all the denizens makes sense. Secelia ultimately wants to be the new emperor, with divine approval at that! You get even more layers when you realize that one reason for the antagonistic relationship between the late Empire and the Goths was religious--Rome followed Athanasius, the Goths usually followed Arius. Three of the enemies in the seventh stage are apparently named for Verthandi, Skuld, and Urd, the Nornir of the Goths' original belief system. The namesake of the last boss is Yggdrasil, from the same lore. Genseric and Alaric were Arian Goths...

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7th Feb '13 10:54:04 AM Skyknight

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** Many of the stage names in ''[=RayStorm=]'' are references to places with an antagonistic history with the Roman Empire (Albion, Gaul, Palmyra, Carthage, Juda), with most of the bosses following suit (in order: Pendragon, Vercingetorix, Zenobia, Hannibal, Genseric, Alaric, Spartacus). Secelia is a bit of an outlier, though. While it ''could'' be seen as a misspelling of Sicilia, it may also make sense as an attempt at "outer heavens". The gas giant it orbits? Seraphim. Now the forced quelling of the other colonies' protests at Secelia's intent to obliterate the Earth after yanking out all the denizens makes sense. Secelia ultimately wants to be the new emperor, with divine approval at that! You get even more layers when you realize that one reason for the antagonistic relationship between the late Empire and the Goths was religious--Rome followed Athanasius, the Goths usually followed Arius. Three of the enemies in the seventh stage are apparently named for Verthandi, Skuld, and Urd, the Nornir of the Goths' original belief system. The namesake of the last boss is Yggdrasil, from the same lore. Genseric and Alaric were Arian Goths...

7th Feb '13 9:12:13 AM ViperAcidZX

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6th Feb '13 6:47:24 PM ViperAcidZX

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''[=RayStorm=]'' runs on the Taito FX-1B board[[labelnote:*]]Taito's arcade board based on the [=PlayStation=] hardware[[/labelnote]], and as mentioned, is the first ''RAY'' game to use three-dimensional graphics, allowing for more varieties in stage scrolling and enemies. Furthermore, unlike the first game, in which you can only fire your homing lasers at enemies ''below'' you, any on-screen enemy is fair game for your lock-on attacks. If you find yourself in trouble, you can launch a SmartBomb that inflicts massive damage to all on-screen enemies. The game was later ported to the PlayStation in all three major regions, the Sega Saturn in Japan (under the name of ''Layer Section II''), and finally Windows PC in Japan and Europe. The ports each feature extras such as an arranged version of the original soundtrack, an "Extra Mode" with new versions of the stages, and a "[[ThirteenIsUnlucky 13-Ship Mode]]" in which you have thirteen lives, with every three lives (for the first twelve lives) using a different ship and the final ship being a weaker prototype ship by default with just one credit. The North American [=PlayStation=] version, handled by WorkingDesigns, had a contest for $10,000, and a form of EasyModeMockery to discourage players from BS'ing through the game and calling it a day. ''[=RayStorm=]'' also got an exclusive [=PlayStation 2=] release, via ''Taito Legends 2'', but it's the arcade version and not the enhanced [=PlayStation=] version.

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6th Feb '13 11:16:45 AM ViperAcidZX

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The series consists of three games, all of which have "RAY" in its title (at least in their original Japanese names). Each game have you pilot a CoolStarship that, in addition to being able to fire straight forward, also has special lock-on weaponry that can target enemies and [[{{Roboteching}} home in on them]].

'''''[=RayForce=]''''' (1995, pictured on the right) is the first game, and is set in a future in which the many nations of Earth assemble a supercomputer called "Con-Human" to govern the Earth's natural resources. As a result of an attempt to fuse Con-Human with the mind of a [[CloningBlues cloned human]], [[AIIsACrapShoot Con-Human goes apeshit]] and starts destroying living organisms all across the earth and transforming it into what it perceives as a newer, better version of it and its life forms. Humanity attempts to flee to space colonies, only to get hunted down by Con-Human there as well. Naturally, this being a Shoot 'em Up, [[ItsUpToYou it's up to one or two ships]] to [[EarthShatteringKaboom destroy the Earth]] in order to put an end to Con-Human.

''[=RayForce=]'' uses the Taito F3 hardware, and eventually ports to the SegaSaturn and Windows 95; A re-release of the original arcade game was also featured in ''[[CompilationRerelease Taito Legends 2]]'' for PlayStation2, the original {{Xbox}}, and Windows PC. It uses two-dimensional graphics, but because of the game mechanics, the game uses a lot of Mode 7-like graphics to simulate three dimensions. [[SceneryPorn It works very, very well]]. A minor quirk of the game, however, lies in its naming; Due to [[ExecutiveMeddling copyright problems]], it has no less than ''[[IHaveManyNames four]]'' different names: ''[=RayForce=]'' for the Japanese and North American arcade releases, ''Layer Section'' for its Japanese home ports and North American Windows port, ''Galactic Attack'' for the North American Sega Saturn port, and ''Gunlock'' in Europe. On January 13th, 2012, an iOS version of ''[=RayForce=]'' was released for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, fourth generation iPod Touch, and iPad.

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The series consists of three games, all of which have "RAY" in its title (at least in their original Japanese names). Each game have you pilot a SpaceFighter that, in addition to being able to fire straight forward, also has special lock-on weaponry that can target enemies and [[{{Roboteching}} home in on them]].

'''''[=RayForce=]''''' (1995, pictured on the right) is the first game, and is set in a future in which the many nations of Earth assemble a supercomputer called "Con-Human" to govern the Earth's natural resources. As a result of an attempt to fuse Con-Human with the mind of a [[CloningBlues cloned human]], [[AIIsACrapShoot Con-Human goes apeshit]] and starts destroying living organisms all across the earth and transforming it into what it perceives as a newer, better version of it and its life forms. Humanity attempts to flee to space colonies, only to get hunted down by Con-Human there as well. Naturally, this being a shoot 'em up, [[ItsUpToYou it's up to one or two ships]] to [[EarthShatteringKaboom destroy the Earth]] in order to put an end to Con-Human.

''[=RayForce=]'' uses the Taito F3 hardware, and eventually ports to the SegaSaturn and Windows 95; A re-release of the original arcade game was also featured in ''[[CompilationRerelease Taito Legends 2]]'' for PlayStation2, the original {{Xbox}}, and Windows PC. It uses two-dimensional graphics, but because of the game mechanics, the game uses a lot of Mode 7-like graphics to simulate three dimensions. [[SceneryPorn It works very, very well]]. A minor quirk of the game, however, lies in its naming; due to [[ExecutiveMeddling copyright problems]], it has no less than ''[[IHaveManyNames four]]'' different names: ''[=RayForce=]'' for the Japanese and North American arcade releases, ''Layer Section'' for its Japanese home ports and North American Windows port, ''Galactic Attack'' for the North American Sega Saturn port, and ''Gunlock'' in Europe. On January 13th, 2012, an iOS version of ''[=RayForce=]'' was released for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, fourth generation iPod Touch, and iPad.

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''[=RayStorm=]'' runs on the Taito FX-1B board[[hottip:*:Taito's arcade board based on the [=PlayStation=] hardware]], and as mentioned, is the first ''RAY'' game to use three-dimensional graphics, allowing for more varieties in stage scrolling and enemies. Furthermore, unlike the first game, in which you can only fire your homing lasers at enemies ''below'' you, any on-screen enemy is fair game for your lock-on attacks. If you find yourself in trouble, you can launch a SmartBomb that inflicts massive damage to all on-screen enemies. The game was later ported to the PlayStation in all three major regions, the Sega Saturn in Japan (under the name of ''Layer Section II''), and finally Windows PC in Japan and Europe. The ports each feature extras such as an arranged version of the original soundtrack, an "Extra Mode" with new versions of the stages, and a "[[ThirteenIsUnlucky 13-Ship Mode]]" in which you have thirteen lives, with every three lives (for the first twelve lives) using a different ship and the final ship being a weaker prototype ship by default with just one credit. The North American [=PlayStation=] version, handled by WorkingDesigns, had a contest for $10,000, and a form of EasyModeMockery to discourage players from BS'ing through the game and calling it a day. ''[=RayStorm=]'' also got an exclusive [=PlayStation 2=] release, via ''Taito Legends 2'', but it's the arcade version and not the enhanced [=PlayStation=] version.

An [[VideogameRemake HD remake]], ''[=RayStorm=] HD'', has been released for XboxLiveArcade on May 5th, 2010 and PlaystationNetwork a day later. The HD remake features the ability to play as two new ships, the [=R-GRAY 0=][[hottip:*:(the prototype ship seen in the 13-Ship Mode of previous home ports in playable form outside the 13-Plane Mode, redesigned to be reminiscent of the RVA-818-X-LAY fighter from ''[=RayForce=]'')]] and the R-GEAR[[hottip:*:(a ship that serves as a namesake for the canceled sequel to ''[=RayForce=]'')]], [[MetaMultiplayer online leaderboards]], and sharable replays. This version loses the EasyModeMockery of it's previous ports, but also makes unlocking [[CosmeticAward Achievements and Trophies]] mostly a moot task in the game due to not being difficulty-specific. Like ''[=RayForce=]'' before it, ''[=RayStorm=]'' also received an iOS re-release.

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''[=RayCrisis=]'' runs on the Taito G-Net arcade hardware[[hottip:*:also based on the [=PlayStation=] hardware]] and, like its predecessor, ''[=RayStorm=]'', uses 3D graphics, and features an "Encroachment Meter" that must be kept reduced by destroying enemies. If it maxes out at 100%, you will, instead of fighting the boss of the current stage, face the [[FinalBoss final bosses]] early and get the [[DownerEnding worst ending]] of the game. ''[=RayCrisis=]'' is the only game in the series not to get a Saturn port, but it still received [=PlayStation=] and Windows ports. The console port of the game lacked the two-player co-op mode of the original arcade game, but includes additional modes that allow you to more freely choose your stage order akin the ''VideoGame/ThunderForce'' series.

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''[=RayCrisis=]'' runs on the Taito G-Net arcade hardware[[labelnote:*]](also based on the [=PlayStation=] hardware)[[/labelnote]] and, like its predecessor, ''[=RayStorm=]'', uses 3D graphics, and features an "Encroachment Meter" that must be kept reduced by destroying enemies. If it maxes out at 100%, you will, instead of fighting the boss of the current stage, face the [[FinalBoss final bosses]] early and get the [[DownerEnding worst ending]] of the game. ''[=RayCrisis=]'' is the only game in the series not to get a Saturn port, but it still received [=PlayStation=] and Windows ports. The console port of the game lacked the two-player co-op mode of the original arcade game, but includes additional modes that allow you to more freely choose your stage order akin the ''VideoGame/ThunderForce'' series.

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21st Jan '13 3:32:35 AM ironcommando

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