Rayforce was an arcade app developed by TAITO Corporation. It was removed from Google Play Jan 6, 2023 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
Rayforce had been downloaded 7.1 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
Rayforce was rated 4.32 out of 5 stars, based on 230 ratings.
App Information
Rayforce cost $3.49 to download. The APK download size was 50.54 MB. The last available version was 1.1.4. The last update was on September 4, 2017.
Technical Requirements
Rayforce required Android 4.1+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play May 2017.
Description
**Please be careful** ・On Android 12, when the number of lock-ons increases, processing failures occur frequently.
TAITO is famous for arcade shooting games, and the RAY trilogy is one of the most beloved series! Ever since the 1993 release of the trilogy's first installment, RAYFORCE, fans have been thrilled by the game's cinematic visuals and gorgeous layered raster scrolling graphics. RAYFORCE became a 2D shooting instant classic, and now it's available for Android!
*Two Game Modes: Remix Mode and Arcade Mode! The Remix Mode provides a new, smartphone-optimized experience with simple flick-style controls. For the hardcore, Arcade Mode is a faithful touchscreen recreation of the original arcade game.
*Two Shooting Methods: Auto and Manual! Auto Mode provides automatic, button-free firing for both the standard weapon and lock on laser, allowing players to take on this challenging game with a single finger. Manual Mode adds weapon controls (a toggle for the standard shot and a fire button for the lock on laser), providing a more arcade-like play experience.
*Support Bluetooth controllers for Android!! Key configuration is also possible!
*Google Play Compatibility! Individual rankings have been prepared for each ships and for each game mode. Let's compete with high-score players from all over the world! Get Achievement fulfilling various conditions in game! Aim for Achievement Complete!!
*Two Display Types: Zoom and Original! The Zoom display enlarges the play area, filling the entire smartphone screen with dynamic visuals. For the purist, the Original display mode delivers a pixel-perfect rendition of the arcade game's screen.
*Difficulty Modes Added! A total of 8 difficulty modes are now available, ranging from Very Easy to Very Hard.
*RAYFORCE's gorgeous graphics and striking raster scrolling, perfectly recreated! RAYFORCE owes much of its unique look to the arcade technology of the time, and no expense has been spared replicating those visuals for the smartphone edition of the game.
*RAYFORCE's enchanting soundtrack is back! One of the highlights of the original RAYFORCE experience was its sound design, perfectly replicated here under the supervision of TAITO's ZUNTATA sound team.
*Added a arranged BGM by SHOHEI TSUCHIYA(ZUNTATA) on Area1! Using Option setting,you can choose Original BGM or Arranged BGM!!
### Important Notice ####### ###Please read the following before purchasing### *In Fujitsu F-04G, F-02JG, F-02H, when MANUAL operation is selected, if you hit the LASER button repeatedly it may not be able to move your ship. Although you can play without problem with the AUTO operation, please be careful when purchasing. *This app is intended for the Android 4.1 or newer. ##################
**A Request from TAITO** If you experience any technical issues, please turn your device off and reboot it, then try the game again. If the problem persists, please contact our customer support address: appsupport@taito.co.jp
Recent changes: Added link banner connecting RAY-Series applications
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★★★★★
One of my fave shmups has been blessed with a great port to Android devices! The touchscreen controls are superb, but the biggest plus is the support for bluetooth controllers with the option to redefine the buttons! Gamepad support is criminally overlooked by mobile game developers, so it's great to see such support for them here. My only complaints about this port are the terrible arranged soundtrack (luckily the original soundtrack is also available), and that the onscreen touch controls cannot be turned off when using a bluetooth controller.
★★★★★
The arranged music for stage one almost made me return the game it was so bad. Thankfully it can be switched in the menu from arranged to original. The touchscreen controls are pretty nice combined with auto fire which I heavily suggest of you do not have a controller. Also make sure you play the remix mode to activate the good touch controls. If you select arcade mode the touch control is extremely unresponsive and you'll die quickly. I'm glad Taito decided to go with a reasonable business model and charge one reasonable price for the entire game unlike all my favorite Psycho shooters like Strikers 1945 and Gunbird 2 which are freemium titles that lock out 75% of the game's features to pressure you into spending way more than the game is worth. I won't spend a single penny on those games. I have no problems paying up front for a good game. Rayforce is one of my favorite shooters of all time. Two things that knocked a star off. 1.The game needs to run smoother 2. Sound effects flake out sometimes Not a knock against the game, but the exit screen is still in Japanese.
★★★★★
One of the all time GREATEST shmups ever made is now available on the go. Thank you Taito and thank you Zuntata for the excellent soundtrack.
★★☆☆☆
THERE IS NO OPTION TO ROTATE THE SCREEN I got this for my gpdxd handheld and it is unplayable on the system because you can not rotate the screen
★★☆☆☆
This might seem like the best port of the game overall... If your phone is able to do so. See, this game seems to be better optimized on iOS, but is very hard to find an Android phone that makes it work properly, Poco X3 PRO (current device) and the game runs insanely bad, even when this device should be more than capable of running the game flawlessly. I have more issues but this is actually the most dealbreaking one, if they can fix this, I will recommend it again, just buy the sequels.
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