Comparison

RayForce vs DoDonPachi Resurrection HD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RayForce

Experience a classic 2D arcade shooter on your mobile device. Choose between faithful arcade recreation or optimized touch controls, with multiple shooting methods and display options. Compete globally for high scores and achievements.

Highlights
  • 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
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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

About

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD

Experience intense bullet hell action in this sequel to a legendary arcade shooter. Navigate through challenging stages with unique smartphone controls, master powerful weapons, and uncover hidden secrets. Compete globally with Game Center integration.

Highlights
  • Bullet hell shooting gameplay
  • Smartphone-optimized controls
  • Two game modes (Smartphone & Arcade)
  • Practice mode for learning
  • Hidden secrets and unlockable content
  • Game Center integration for rankings and achievements
Features
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Now updated for iOS 11 or later! Enjoy the bullet hell with your new iOS! ≪ Game Overview ≫ Sequel to legendary Danmaku shooting game "DoDonPachi Blissful Death(DAI-OU-JOU)"! The Legendary shooter, "DoDonPachi Resurrection" now for iPhone in HD! Get whipped by the SM Scoring System, built specifically for Smartphone Mode! Use the Supreme Weapon of Annihilation "Hyper Cannon" to smash your way through the world of “Resurrection”! ● The unique sliding maneuvering just with Smartphone. Controls adapted to the iPhone feature slide controls for comfortable play! Dash and weave through Bullet Heaven! ● TWO GAME MODES Two fully-featured game modes: Smartphone Mode, an exclusive adaptation tailored to the iPhone/iPad portable format, and Arcade Mode, a port of the arcade shooter classic. ●PRACTICE MODE AVAILABLE And those who are just starting out. Practice Modes are also included for learning the stages! ● SECRETS TO FIND! Pause the game and shake your phone up for a mysterious? hidden BGM track! "Hidden Ship in Smartphone Mode" The True Last Boss of Dodonpachi Resurrection, Hibachi can be selected in Smartphone Mode! ●COMPATIBLE WITH GAME CENTER Internet Rankings and Achievements included for all characters! *Compete with your friends on Game Center! Complete with players from around the world! Go for a full achievement list! ### Important ###: Please read the following before downloading this application. ●Compatibility: iPhone5S or later, iPod touch 6thGen. or later and iPad Air or later. ●Compatible OS: iOS 11 or later. ●This application will use mass volume of memory. Please note the application may not function properly or shutdown without any notice when used with limited memory space. ●Turning ON the accessibility option setting may cause malfunctions in certain features.

Screenshots

RayForce4 screens
DoDonPachi Resurrection HD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DoDonPachi Resurrection HD at 4.6 against RayForce's 4.1. DoDonPachi Resurrection HD also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 57%) and ratings volume (120 vs 10). RayForce's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RayForce costs $6.99 and DoDonPachi Resurrection HD $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DoDonPachi Resurrection HD has 120 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of RayForce's written reviews are positive against 78% of DoDonPachi Resurrection HD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RayForce ships an update every 3 months, DoDonPachi Resurrection HD every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RayForce versus DoDonPachi Resurrection HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRayForceDoDonPachi Resurrection HD
Price$6.99$5.99 — better
Rating4.1 (10 ratings)4.6 (120 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.3% of reviews78.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10120 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB921 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAITO CorporationCAVE CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

RayForce

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral18.7%
Negative24.0%

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD

All ratings120 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative16.1%

In-app purchases

None

RayForce

No in-app purchases

None

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RayForce free?
RayForce costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DoDonPachi Resurrection HD free?
DoDonPachi Resurrection HD costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RayForce or DoDonPachi Resurrection HD?
DoDonPachi Resurrection HD is rated higher. RayForce averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while DoDonPachi Resurrection HD averages 4.6 from 120 ratings.
Do RayForce or DoDonPachi Resurrection HD have ads?
Neither RayForce nor DoDonPachi Resurrection HD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RayForce or DoDonPachi Resurrection HD?
RayForce ships an update every 3 months, and DoDonPachi Resurrection HD every 2 months. Most recently, RayForce was updated on October 18, 2026 and DoDonPachi Resurrection HD on October 18, 2026.

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