--- title: "RAYSTORM - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store" description: "RAYSTORM, the second installment in TAITO’s classic RAY series of arcade shooting games, locks on to iPhone! TAITO is famous for arcade shooting games, and the RAY trilogy is one of its most beloved " --- # RAYSTORM — United States ![RAYSTORM App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple128/v4/12/c1/92/12c192fd-18db-0ce5-5672-9943e8ca3507/mzl.dxnkxlkk.jpg/434x0w.png) **Developer:** [TAITO](https://apptail.io/developer/taito-aHMb) (Japan) **Category:** Games **Rating:** 4.9/5 (12 ratings) **Price:** Free **Bundle ID:** jp.co.taito.raystorm.en **Store:** Apple App Store **Country:** United States **Version:** 2.0.8 (released 2017-09-06) **Original Release:** 2012-06-22 **Languages:** English **App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id526687813) **AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/raystorm-JoCc/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/raystorm-JoCc/united-states) ## RAYSTORM Description RAYSTORM, the second installment in TAITO’s classic RAY series of arcade shooting games, locks on to iPhone! TAITO is famous for arcade shooting games, and the RAY trilogy is one of its most beloved series! Beloved for its beautiful 3D graphics and exhilarating pace, the series’ second installment (following RAYFORCE) is now available in app form! *Two Game Modes: Remix Mode and Arcade Mode! -The Remix Mode provides a new, iPhone-optimized experience with revised difficulty setting, enemy placement, and color schemes. The special TANZMIX mode sound is fresh, too! -For the hardcore, Arcade Mode is a faithful touch screen 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. -When impacted with special Attack gauge accumulated, Round-Divider activated by auto! You can avoid the shot of your aircraft! Manual Mode adds weapon controls (a toggle for the standard shot; fire buttons for the lock-on laser and special attack), providing a more arcade-like play experience. *Support MFi Bluetooth controllers!! Key configuration is also possible! You can place 'Shot', 'Laser' and 'Special attack' on your easy-to-operate button! (When using the controller and playing Remix Mode,you can change the speed of your ship from OPTION > Move Ratio.) *Choose between two ships: the R-GRAY1 and R-GRAY2! RAYSTORM features two playable ships, each with different combat capabilities. The R-GRAY1 boasts powerful shots, while the R-GRAY2’s lasers are capable of locking on to a greater number of targets. Choose the ship that best suits your play style! *RAYSTORM's enchanting soundtrack is back! One of the highlights of the original RAYSTORM experience was its sound design, perfectly replicated here under the supervision of TAITO's ZUNTATA sound team. In addition to the classic soundtrack, this edition includes special TANZMIX renditions! *Added a arranged BGM by MASAKI(ZUNTATA) on Archade mode Area1! Using Option setting,you can choose Original BGM or Arranged BGM!! *Difficulty Modes Added! A total of 8 difficulty modes are now available, ranging from Very Easy to Very Hard. High difficulty can aim high scores! *Game Center 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!! **Nortification** This app is intended for the iPhone 4s or newer,iPad mounted VRAM 1G or more,and running iOS version 8 or newer. ## RAYSTORM Screenshots - [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple127/v4/7a/3b/e5/7a3be5ee-1fc4-b4c7-c4dc-0f70d21d460d/pr_source.png/2732x2048.png) - [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple127/v4/2d/2e/7c/2d2e7c7e-d466-1ec6-9baf-b9eb06257b15/pr_source.png/2732x2048.png) - [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple117/v4/0d/18/96/0d1896bc-3428-4ed8-d402-86e367b90855/pr_source.png/2732x2048.png) - [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple127/v4/e1/5a/f8/e15af88e-ce67-c1e5-34e6-0faa31181365/pr_source.png/2732x2048.png) - [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple117/v4/3e/56/dc/3e56dcac-4807-c340-a4b4-6f53af207494/pr_source.png/2732x2048.png) ## RAYSTORM Rating Breakdown in United States - 5 stars: 11 (92%) - 4 stars: 1 (8%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 stars: 0 (0%) ## RAYSTORM Reviews in United States ### ***** "AAAA++++" TAITO, please bring all the cool games over here! I love it! - AAAA++++ -- Bbbbbbbb....., 2019-12-22 ### ***** "Love this PSX classic!" I don’t get the hate for this game. The remastered the graphics are fitting and it’s such a fun SHMUP. Cool bosses and I love the way the levels twist around your ship. I love all three in the series. -- dtown8532, 2019-01-09 ### *---- "WHY WONT IT "TOUCH TO START"? IM DONE!!! HELP ME TAITO! FIX THIS!" When I open RAYSTORM, It obviously goes through the Taito™ Logo and then goes to the Touch to Start screen aka the Start Screen. So I tap to start the game. And it won't work. The words "Touch To Start" just stay there and then fade out and come back and fade out again. You know what I mean but. Anyways, I just stay there tapping my screen so hard that I'm sure that I was on the brink of breaking the iPad Screen. So I played RayForce... Which is not included in this review because this is my review about RAYSTORM, So RAYSTORM wouldn't startup. So I just want Taito™ to fix this. They either fix this with an update or they give a refund. -- Enragedcustomer21, 2017-08-07 ### ***** "5 Stars!" This last update is just so awesome! I love the graphics update and the controls update. I'm so glad I spent money on this amazing game! Works great on my iPhone 6s+ running iOS 10.3.2 -- L0rdSha0wz, 2017-07-05 ### ***** "REALLY????? AMAZING PORTS!!!!!" When I found RAY STORM and RAY FORCE in the App Store, I was very skeptical about buying these games. I bought them and find I'm forcing myself to quit playing these games. I quickly forgot about the $15 I spent for RAY STORM and RAY FORCE. Very happy and satisfied. Please add MFI support for these great games. -- Jebandpooky, 2016-07-11 ### ****- "Cool port but....." Nice port of a ps1 classic but needs the option to change the screen orientation to get the longer vertical view(portrait) like a true shmup should have. It deserves a 5 star review but this small problem keeps it from getting that perfect rating. I just don't understand why Rayforce had the good view but this one doesn't :/ still a great game though, and a steal at 3.99. Playing on iPhone 6s Plus version 9.2 operating system. -- D MCCreedy, 2016-01-08 ### ***** "What about the 3rd" I remember a third game in the ray series called raycrisis. Why didn't they remake that one -- AegisExia, 2014-07-14 ### ***** "One of the most beautiful Japanese shooters ever" Ever since I first played this game in the late 90’s, I was completely mesmerized — by the gameplay and the production values. And I’m glad that I can relive those memories again — right in the palm of my hand. One thing, though: I would like to see an update for the screen to be expanded to fit the 4-inch display of the iPod Touch 5th generation and later iPhones. I believe that would create an even more immersive experience for owners of these devices. Also, I hope an iOS port of RayCrisis is in the works. I will get it for sure :) Keep the awesome games coming! -- OtakuBoy85, 2014-03-06 ### ***** "Sooo Many Memories..." Excellent port of one of the all-time greats. The game's art and audio direction have held up great even after all these years! Only complaint is that I really wish Taito would get around to doing true iPad ports of these classics (en lieu of purely "iPhone" versions). -- Kale Menges, 2014-01-30 ### **--- "Nostalgia goes a long way..." I have to say this game is great. It's basically the same as the home version for playstation, only Nue Tanz mix is called iphone mode. The music is still as weird and interesting as I remeber it. So why the two star rating? This game is $9. This game is not optimized for iphone 5, updated for ios 7 and doesn't have controller support. Considering this is likely a remake of a port of a game with an HD version on consoles, originally released almost 20 years ago, makes the lack of support frustrating. If it were updated optimized, it'd be 5 stars easy. -- MkDoom, 2013-12-21 ### ***** "AWESOME GAME" PLEASE, finish the trilogy with RAYCRISIS. PLEASE!!! -- CandreBR, 2013-07-22 ### ***** "Great port" Love the new iPhone mode and the remixed music. Great graphics and control -- SePh1r0tH107, 2012-09-24 ### ****- "Super fun!" I've never played the ray series games before but I'm a huge shmup fan and had to try them out. This one is loads of fun! My only complaint is the price, which is not a big deal, and the lag that came up a FEW times. Not nearly as bad as your Rayforce port which had it more often. -- cta_x, 2012-06-29 ### ***** "Excellent" Excellent but needs highscores like rayforce for each level in gamecenter thank you. -- Dan_23567, 2012-06-27 ### ***-- "Raystorm" I love schumps but this one is not worth the price.Cave makes the best,i hate to say u should this but, play a Cave game then try this one.You will notice which is better!I give Taito props for some originality,but please take the time out to UPDATE THIS GAME! -- Highone11, 2012-06-24 [View all RAYSTORM reviews and detailed analytics on AppTail](https://apptail.io/account/signup?utm_campaign=ai-crawl&utm_content=reviews) ## Apps Similar to RAYSTORM - [ソニックウィングス3 アケアカNEOGEO](https://apptail.io/app/3-neogeo-QZG/united-states) - [ラストリゾート アケアカNEOGEO](https://apptail.io/app/neogeo-jdH/united-states) - [パルスター アケアカNEOGEO](https://apptail.io/app/neogeo-kQFc/united-states) - [デススマイルズ](https://apptail.io/app/app-tdZc/united-states) - [怒首領蜂大往生](https://apptail.io/app/app-kREd/united-states) - [ALPHA MISSION II ACA NEOGEO](https://apptail.io/app/alpha-mission-ii-aca-neogeo-eTTd/united-states) - [怒首領蜂大復活 HD](https://apptail.io/app/hd-OVWd/united-states) - [SHOCK TROOPERS ACA NEOGEO](https://apptail.io/app/shock-troopers-aca-neogeo-cHse/united-states) - [BLAZING STAR](https://apptail.io/app/blazing-star-vZEg/united-states) - [Raiden Legacy](https://apptail.io/app/raiden-legacy-uuOg/united-states) ## RAYSTORM Available In - [United States](https://apptail.io/app/raystorm-JoCc/united-states) - [Australia](https://apptail.io/app/raystorm-JoCc/australia) - [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/raystorm-JoCc/canada) - [United Kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/raystorm-JoCc/united-kingdom) - [Egypt](https://apptail.io/app/raystorm-JoCc/egypt) --- ## About AppTail [AppTail](https://apptail.io) is a mobile app intelligence platform providing app analytics, ASO (App Store Optimization) tools, keyword tracking, competitor analysis, revenue estimates, and review monitoring for iOS App Store apps. 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