Press release:
PQube (London, UK) – June 1st, 2021.
The UK-based video games publisher PQube, UFO Interactive, and developer MOSS today announced with great pleasure and excitement that the cult classic arcade shmup “Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix” is coming to the Nintendo Switch in Europe on June 25th this Summer (2021).
Legendary Japanese arcade game that changed the future of shoot ’em ups
Remixed background music produced by GAME CENTRE MIKADO, exclusively on Nintendo Switch
16 tracks reborn with live performances and new & unique arrangements
Full suite of game modes including Arcade mode, Overkill mode, and more
Vertical screen play to recreate the nostalgic arcade experience
Global leader board to track the best Aces in the world
Supports 2 player couch co-op and table top mode
Available in both physical and digital formats
Coming to Nintendo Switch this summer!
The original arcade version of Raiden IV returns, reborn with brand new MIKADO Remix background music, a range of game modes and global rankings to compete against. Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix is rated 87 on Metacritic and 9/10 in media following its release date in North America earlier this year, and is now available for the first time in Europe!
The Crystals have returned, threatening the world and humanity as we know it – until their forces are neutralised, no one is safe.
It’s down to you and the latest Raiden fighter craft technology – the Fighting Thunder ME-02 Kai to protect the earth, and send the Crystals hurtling back to darkest reaches of space!
From the arcade to home consoles, this summer will be the first time Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix will make its way to Nintendo Switch in a physical boxed format in Europe.
Originally launched in Japanese arcades, Raiden IV changed the future of shoot ’em ups and amassed a huge cult following.
The vertical scrolling shooter lands players in the cockpit of a fighter craft, blasting through waves of enemies and dodging the bullet-hell of return fire, against the backdrop of neon arcade aesthetics and rapid tempo, electronic BGM.
Featuring an all-new remixed soundtrack, switch between Raiden IV’s original background music or the brand new setlist produced by Game Centre MIKADO!
With 16 tracks reborn with live performances and new arrangements and a huge range of popular Japanese artists, including:
Go Sato Band / HEAVY METAL RAIDEN / Soshi Hosoi / FANTOM IRIS / O.T.K / Daisuke Matsumoto [CAVE] / Keishi Yonao / Hirokazu Koshio [COSIO]
Choose from one of three fighters to fend off and obliterate the Crystal forces:
Fighting Thunder ME-02
Raiden-MK II
and Fairy!
Each fighters utilises their own unique playstyle, from weapons to bullets and movement.
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About PQube
PQube is a leading international creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. The company’s teams worldwide are committed to publishing games they love by working closely with development partners and reaching consumers globally on all major gaming platforms. PQube manages a rich portfolio of brands including Cat Quest, New Super Lucky’s Tale, BlazBlue, Gal*Gun, White Day, Kill La Kill, Nexomon: Extinction, Guilty Gear, Kitaria Fables, and many more. Visit: pqube.co.uk to find out more.
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround
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Tags: Arcade, MIKADO Remix, Nintendo Switch, PQube, Raiden, Raiden IV, Raiden IV x MIKADO Remix, Retro games, Shoot ‘em-up