# RayForce > Classic 2D arcade shooter with multiple control and display modes. (iPhone/iPad app by TAITO Corporation.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rayforce/id484012905 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [TAITO Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/305608085) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual - Price: $6.99 - Rating: 4.10/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 52 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-01-13 - Data updated: 2026-09-08 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rayforce/id484012905/reviews.md ## What is RayForce? 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 iPhone and iPad! *Two Game Modes: Remix Mode and Arcade Mode! The Remix Mode provides a new, iPhone-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 MFi Bluetooth controllers!! Key configuration is also possible! *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!! *Two Display Types: Zoom and Original! The Zoom display enlarges the play area, filling the entire iPhone 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 iPhone 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!! **Nortification** This app is intended for the iPhone 4 or newer, running iOS version 4.2 or newer. **A Request from TAITO** If you have any question, please contact our customer support address: appsupport@taito.co.jp ## Key features - Remix Mode with flick controls - Arcade Mode faithful recreation - Auto and Manual shooting methods - MFi Bluetooth controller support - Game Center rankings and achievements - Zoom and Original display types - 8 difficulty modes ## Recent user reviews (10 of 75) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rayforce/id484012905/reviews.md ### 4/5 — アレンジ版として *2026-07-11* このゲーム30年やってるが、タッチ操作ゆえそれまで無理っぽかったことができる。 オリジナル準拠のソフト連だけなので、そのあたりは融通は効かない。 ### 5/5 — Great port! *2025-09-26* It is a great version of the arcade classic, running smoothly, which is rare when you see other should arcade ports. Taito did this right this time, even if it doesn’t occlude the absolute scandal around space invaders infinite (which I’ve bought back in the days, but cannot use anymore while it is available from Apple Arcade, which proves it is not a compatibility issue). For those shmup enthusiasts though the whole Rayforce trilogy is a great buy! If you have more arcade classics to put on IOS (bubble bobble series would be awesome), be my guest :) ### 5/5 — 余白が反応しない *2024-08-14* 最近のスマホは画面が大きいので、余白部分が反応しないのは操作し辛い、移動したつもりでも移動出来てない時がある。 別ゲーだけどRなんちゃらは余白でも操作受け付けてくれるので出来ない事はないのだろうけど、もう改善しないのかな… ### 5/5 — AppleTV *2023-07-24* 是非にもAppleTVに対応して欲しい ### 5/5 — Best shmup port I’ve played on iOS *2023-05-16* The arcade mode controls are on point! Feels almost exactly like playing on a cabinet. Skill levels for arcade make it easy to get used to the controls and the game, as well. Nice ability to practice levels. Controls are well positioned and styled. Love the original screen size lending more room for fingers and unconcerned action. The background graphics are great. New arrange BGM is very nice. It’s an amazing package!! Looking forward to Ray’z Arcade Collection on PS4 (world release). But until then (and after, on the go) this is it!! The real deal. Great Ray game series and music from Zuntata. Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 ### 3/5 — タイトーのシューティングはレビューが高すぎる *2021-12-25* 最近、ダライアス2、外伝、バースト、Gダライアス、と集めてレイフォースを買った。 どれも、ここやAmazonのレビューをみて最高傑作とか評価がかなり高かったので購入したが、バースト以外はさすがに古いのか初見はなんじゃこりゃ？というのが感想です。 バーストは昔のiPadでもゲーム中に突然死するので買う価値もないです。 このレイフォースはタイトーのシューティングに共通して言えるがグラフィックがゴチャゴチャして見にくい。 古いゲームなので、慣れるしかない。 そして敵の攻撃パターンが嫌な感じで激しすぎる。 このゲームをアーケードでやってクリアした人は尊敬します。 アプリのセールでこのゲームを知ったのですが、おそらく当時ゲーセンでやったら自分ならやめていた。他に面白いのがあるからね。 自機のスピードが遅すぎる上にパターンを覚えないと攻略できない場所多すぎる。 このアプリは何度もコンティニューできるので、コンティニューすれば初プレイでエンディングまで見れます。 音楽がいいらしいが、私の場合仕事中にも頭の中でループするのが名曲と思っているのですが まだ耳に残った曲がないです。 ただ、シューティングゲームとしての出来はいいので星3ぐらいじゃないかな？ 高いレビューの評価を見て買ってしまった自分は安いので後悔はしていないがやっぱりアプリでシューティングゲームは慎重に買わないといけないなとおもいました。 特に、このゲームに関してはBluetoothコントローラのアナログスティックが使えないという、自分にとっては致命的な内容をレビューで知っていたのに購入して、まともに操作出来ないので、数回のプレイで確実にあきるでしょう。 なので、ゲーム内容は星3、サポートは星0、価格はセールでお試し版として星4（一応エンディングまでいけるので） 最近のシューティングのアプリは課金や広告ばかりやる気がでないのが多い中、買い切りのシューティングゲームを出してくれるタイトーさんには感謝していますが、レビューを見てユーザーの声を聞いてくれればと思います。 ### 4/5 — 【改善希望】アーケードモードについて *2021-04-18* 毎回通勤途中に楽しませて頂いてます。表題の件ですが、具体的内容として、リミックスモードでのタッチ操作は問題無くスムーズなのですが、アーケードモードになると移動がもっさりしてて遅延を感じます。リミックスモードの様に滑らかなタッチ操作にして頂きたくレビューしました。何卒よろしくお願いします。 ### 5/5 — iOS14.1ではDS4でアナログスティックを十字キーに設定可 *2020-11-03* 充分操作しやすくなりました。 ### 5/5 — Love it! AAAA++++ *2019-12-22* I bought all titles of shooting games. Please bring all the games over here, Taito - AAAA++++ ### 5/5 — オリジナルとは似て非なる *2019-10-01* ことは承知ですが、いまやこのゲームをちゃんと遊べる家庭用ハードがセガサターンしかないため、好きな人は絶対ダウンロードすべき。 もちろんスマホだと細かい操作はできないため、稼ぎは難しいし、ボス戦でのロックオンレーザー連打とかもできない。正直もどかしい。 もちろんとてもドット絵とは思えないグラフィックや拡大縮小を駆使した演出は健在で、このゲームの素晴らしさを後代の若者に伝えるための重要なツールです。 ## Frequently asked questions about RayForce ### What kind of game is RayForce? RayForce is a classic 2D arcade shooting game, known for its cinematic visuals and layered raster scrolling graphics. It's a faithful recreation of the original 1993 arcade hit, now available for mobile devices. ### What are the different game modes available? The app offers two main game modes: Remix Mode, which provides a new, iPhone-optimized experience with simple flick-style controls, and Arcade Mode, a faithful touchscreen recreation of the original arcade game for a more classic feel. ### How much does RayForce cost? RayForce is a paid application. The price is a one-time purchase, and there are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description. ### What devices is RayForce compatible with? This app is intended for the iPhone 4 or newer, running iOS version 4.2 or newer. It is also optimized for iPad. ### Can I use a controller with RayForce? Yes, RayForce supports MFi Bluetooth controllers, and key configuration is also possible. This allows for a more arcade-like play experience, especially in Manual Mode. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.4 — 2017-09-06 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. *Added link banner connecting RAY-Series applications. ==Major Free Updated on May,31,2017== *Supported MFi compatible bluetooth controller! *Added a arranged BGM by SHOHEI TSUCHIYA(ZUNTATA) on Area1! *Supported operation using entire screen for iPhone6 or newer! ### 1.1.1 — 2017-05-31 *Fixed to crush problem opening ’Option’ in the case of overwrite a major updated RAYFOCE. ==Major Updated on May,31,2017== *Supported MFi compatible bluetooth controller! *Added a arranged BGM by SHOHEI TSUCHIYA(ZUNTATA) on Area1! *Supported Full-screen for iPhone6 or newer,and a operation using entire screen! *Renamed iPhone MODE as Remix MODE. ### 1.1.0 — 2017-05-30 **Apology**Currently in this version,if you did not 'new install' but 'overwriting', we confirmed the problem that the application will be dropped when opening 'OPTION'. Since we already identified the cause, we will post a revised version soon. We are sorry for the inconvenience. *Supported MFi compatible bluetooth controller! *Added a arranged BGM by SHOHEI TSUCHIYA(ZUNTATA) on Area1! *Supported Full-screen for iPhone6 or newer,and a operation using entire screen! *Renamed iPhone MODE as Remix MODE. >>>Currently the notation in GAME CENTER remains as iPhome MODE, we will fix it in future upgrading. ### 1.0.3 — 2012-10-18 ==Ver.1.0.3== Now compatible with iOS6. ### 1.0.2 — 2012-06-21 ●　"iPhone Mode" has been renamed "Remix Mode" ● Additional Bug Fixes ## Apps similar to RayForce | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [BLAZING STAR ACA NEOGEO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blazing-star-aca-neogeo/id6462956948) | 4.0 (2) | $3.99 | Games | | [AMUSEMENT ARCADE TOAPLAN](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amusement-arcade-toaplan/id1671696893) | 4.3 (7) | Free | Games | | [도돈파치 맥시멈 : 고전 아케이드 슈팅](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id559748568) | 4.8 (53) | $3.99 | Games | | [DoDonPachi Resurrection HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dodonpachi-resurrection-hd/id488666118) | 4.6 (120) | $5.99 | Games | | [DEATHSMILES](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deathsmiles/id429870273) | 4.6 (111) | $5.99 | Games | | [DoDonPachi Blissful Death AD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dodonpachi-blissful-death-ad/id1571251724) | 4.5 (42) | Free | Games | ## More apps by TAITO Corporation - [SPACE INVADERS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-invaders/id305608072) - [DARIUSBURST -SP-](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dariusburst-sp/id483504712) - [DARIUSBURST SP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dariusburst-sp/id484019891) - [レイストーム](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id526686809) - [RAYSTORM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raystorm/id526687813) All apps by TAITO Corporation: https://appshunter.io/developer/305608085 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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