Comparison

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD vs Raiden Legacy

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

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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.

About

Raiden Legacy

Experience a collection of classic scrolling shooter arcade games with enhanced features for mobile. Choose from multiple game modes, unlock and customize over 15 unique ships, and adjust touch controls for an optimal retro or modern gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Four classic arcade shooter titles
  • Arcade, Mission, and Training modes
  • 15+ unique ships with special abilities
  • Customizable touch controls
  • AutoFire option
  • Game Center achievements and leaderboards
Features
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RAIDEN LEGACY, a four-title compilation of the mega-popular RAIDEN arcade series, includes RAIDEN, RAIDEN FIGHTERS, RAIDEN FIGHTERS 2 & RAIDEN FIGHTERS JET. Originally developed by Seibu Kaihatsu, each of these classic scrolling shooters has not only been authentically recreated for mobile, but also enhanced with brand-new features! MORE OPTIONS! Each RAIDEN LEGACY title includes three different modes: “Arcade Mode” (just like the original); “Mission Mode”, which allows you to play any unlocked stage; and “Training Mode”, which, true to its name, allows you to excel at your favorite stages and practice the most difficult ones! MORE SHIPS! 15+ different ships, each with their own characteristics, stats, weapons, and specials! Also, some ships come complete with “charged shots” – useful for when the screen is 90% covered with enemies! MORE CONTROLS! Choose between two different touch modes: “Fast Touch” (Faster than the original game and improved for mobiles) or “Arcade Touch” (Just like the original – retrogamers will love it!). What’s more, you can customize your approach by putting the controls wherever you prefer on screen. MORE FEATURES! -Play in full-screen, or keep the game’s original screen ratio thanks to “Original Mode” (note that your fingers will be outside the game area). -AutoFire: ON/OFF -Two difficulty modes: Medium and Hard. -Nine languages available: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean and Portuguese -Video filtering (for rich, smooth graphics) -iCade compatible -iPhone 5 optimized -Game Center compatible: 15 unlockable achievements + online leaderboards. Put your skills to the test against your friends, family and the best players in the world! GET READY TO ROCK ‘N FIRE: RAIDEN LEGACY IS HERE!!

Screenshots

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD4 screens
Raiden Legacy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DoDonPachi Resurrection HD at 4.6 against Raiden Legacy's 3.8. DoDonPachi Resurrection HD also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 62%). Raiden Legacy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On ratings volume, 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

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD costs $5.99 and Raiden Legacy $4.99 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 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 177 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of DoDonPachi Resurrection HD's written reviews are positive against 62% of Raiden Legacy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD ships an update every 2 months, Raiden Legacy every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DoDonPachi Resurrection HD versus Raiden Legacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoDonPachi Resurrection HDRaiden Legacy
Price$5.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.6 (121 ratings) — better3.8 (177 ratings)
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews — better61.6% of reviews
Number of ratings121177 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size921 MB167 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCAVE CO.,LTD.DotEmu

Customer experience

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD

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

Raiden Legacy

All ratings177 ratings
Positive65.5%
Neutral13.6%
Negative20.9%
Written reviews554 reviews
Positive61.6%
Neutral15.0%
Negative23.5%

Bugs and requests

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Raiden Legacy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Error loading issues in the menu
  • Inconsistent frame rate and performance problems
  • High score tracking not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Raiden 2 and Raiden DX to the collection
  • Implement adjustable difficulty settings
  • Add virtual D-pad or joystick controls
  • Improve screen layout to minimize finger obstruction
  • Optimize performance for older devices

In-app purchases

None

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD

No in-app purchases

None

Raiden Legacy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DoDonPachi Resurrection HD free?
DoDonPachi Resurrection HD costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Raiden Legacy free?
Raiden Legacy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DoDonPachi Resurrection HD or Raiden Legacy?
DoDonPachi Resurrection HD is rated higher. DoDonPachi Resurrection HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Raiden Legacy averages 3.8 from 177 ratings.
Do DoDonPachi Resurrection HD or Raiden Legacy have ads?
Neither DoDonPachi Resurrection HD nor Raiden Legacy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DoDonPachi Resurrection HD or Raiden Legacy?
DoDonPachi Resurrection HD ships an update every 2 months, and Raiden Legacy every 3 weeks. Most recently, DoDonPachi Resurrection HD was updated on November 10, 2026 and Raiden Legacy on November 10, 2026.

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