Comparison

Raiden Legacy vs STRIKERS 1945

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

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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!!

About

STRIKERS 1945

Relive the classic 90s arcade shooting experience on your mobile device. This game offers simple controls, endless fun, and a collection of famous WWII fighters. Enjoy it instantly and for free, with support for offline play and global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Classic arcade shooting gameplay
  • Simple and intuitive controls
  • Collection of 6 WWII fighter jets
  • Supports low-spec devices and tablets
  • Offline play available
  • Achievements and leaderboards
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The classic, long-run shooting game from the 90s has been perfectly remade for smart phones. With its simple concept and endless fun, 1945 Original is now available on your mobile device to enjoy again! You can enjoy it instantly and for free. Play it now! ⓒPsikyo, KM-BOX, all rights reserved. ▶The controls are easy to learn and use ▶Keeping the old feeling of playing in an arcade ▶Includes 6 types of famous WWII fighters for military fans ▶Supported for all kinds of devices, from phones with low specifications to tablets ▶Supported Global service ▶Supported for Achievements, Leaderboard! ▶You can play games offline even without Internet. [Participating fighters type] P-38 / P-51 / SPIT FIRE / Bf-109 / ZERO/ J7W SHINDEN [How to play] Screen slide: moves the combat plane (Auto Fire) Touch the ""charge shot"" button: shoots a super shot by using the accumulated gauge shown at the top of the screen Touch the ""bomb"" button: blocks the enemy’s bullets for a certain amount of time by calling for backup. ---- Website : http://www.akm-box.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sncent

Screenshots

Raiden Legacy4 screens
STRIKERS 19454 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: STRIKERS 1945 at Free against Raiden Legacy's $4.99. STRIKERS 1945 also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8). Raiden Legacy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support 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

STRIKERS 1945 is free to download; Raiden Legacy costs $4.99 up front. STRIKERS 1945 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Raiden Legacy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STRIKERS 1945 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 177 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Raiden Legacy's written reviews are positive against 67% of STRIKERS 1945's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raiden Legacy ships an update every 3 weeks, STRIKERS 1945 every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Raiden Legacy versus STRIKERS 1945: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaiden LegacySTRIKERS 1945
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (177 ratings)4.4 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings177 — better50
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB75 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDotEmukmbox

Customer experience

Raiden Legacy

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

STRIKERS 1945

All ratings40 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and 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

STRIKERS 1945

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Raiden Legacy

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

STRIKERS 1945

One-time6
  • 300 Ruby purchase$2.99
  • 500 Ruby Purchase$4.99
  • 1200 Ruby Purchase$8.99
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  • All fighter pack Purchase$9.99
  • 6500 Ruby Purchase$48.99
  • 13500 Ruby Purchase$89.99

Questions

Is Raiden Legacy free?
Raiden Legacy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is STRIKERS 1945 free?
STRIKERS 1945 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Raiden Legacy or STRIKERS 1945?
STRIKERS 1945 is rated higher. Raiden Legacy averages 3.8 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while STRIKERS 1945 averages 4.4 from 50 ratings.
Do Raiden Legacy or STRIKERS 1945 have ads?
STRIKERS 1945 shows ads; Raiden Legacy does not.
Which is updated more often, Raiden Legacy or STRIKERS 1945?
Raiden Legacy ships an update every 3 weeks, and STRIKERS 1945 every 15 months. Most recently, Raiden Legacy was updated on November 6, 2026 and STRIKERS 1945 on November 7, 2026.

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