Comparison

Raiden Legacy vs DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

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

Head to head
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
Currently charting
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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

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

Experience intense bullet-hell action with this mobile shooter. Navigate through overwhelming enemy fire with intuitive one-finger controls. Features include multiple difficulty modes and a remixed soundtrack.

Highlights
  • One-finger controls
  • Bullet-hell gameplay
  • Easy and Normal modes
  • Remixed soundtrack
  • Combo system
Features
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Now updated for iOS 11 or later! Enjoy the bullet hell with your new iOS! ###CAVE'S FIRST ALL-ORIGINAL SMARTPHONE SHOOTER### Take a ride on EVAC Co.'s maximum bullet-hell simulator, the M.B.S.! Survive an incredible array of bullet-hell weaponry! CAVE shooters are now mixed up! ≪ Game Overview ≫ [OPTIMIZED FOR ONE-FINGER WARFARE!] Weave through walls of bullets! Smash through the enemy and build combos! Manic, full-throttle gameplay, all controlled with your thumb! [BEGINNERS CAN JUMP RIGHT IN! EASY MODE INCLUDED!] If you're not sure you've got what it takes, start off with Easy Mode. Once you've conquered that, test your mettle with Normal Mode! [REMIXED MUSIC INCLUDED!] Remixed versions of classic Dodonpachi series tracks included! Remix composer WASi303 has written a new soundtrack for a new Dodonpachi world! ### 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

Raiden Legacy4 screens
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DODONPACHI MAXIMUM at 4.8 against Raiden Legacy's 3.8. DODONPACHI MAXIMUM also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 62%) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). Raiden Legacy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Raiden Legacy costs $4.99 and DODONPACHI MAXIMUM $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 177 and 53 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Raiden Legacy's written reviews are positive against 72% of DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raiden Legacy ships an update every 3 weeks, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Raiden Legacy versus DODONPACHI MAXIMUM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaiden LegacyDODONPACHI MAXIMUM
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating3.8 (177 ratings)4.8 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.6% of reviews72.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings177 — better53
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#121 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB393 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDotEmuCAVE CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

Raiden Legacy

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

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

All ratings53 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative20.1%

User reviews

Raiden Legacy

From 177 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Classic arcade games
  • 💰 Great value for money
  • 🕹️ Faithful to the original arcade experience
  • 🎨 Retro graphics and sound
  • 🔍 Comprehensive collection of Raiden games

Room to improve

  • 🕹️ Subpar touch controls
  • 🕹️ Difficulty level too high
  • 🕹️ Sluggish and unresponsive controls
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🕹️ Finger obscures too much of the screen

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

From 53 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Classic bullet hell gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth controls on touchscreens
  • 🎶 Engaging music and sound design
  • 🕹️ Challenging difficulty for experts
  • 👶 Beginner-friendly options available

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Screen glitches/bugs on newer iOS
  • 📉 Graphics can be repetitive/plain
  • ⚠️ Some users find it too difficult
  • 💸 High price point for some
  • 🕹️ Control issues on certain devices

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

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Screen glitches after iOS updates (especially iOS 18)
  • Graphics breaking/rendering issues
  • Game Center achievements not unlocking
  • Screen shifted upwards, making parts inaccessible
  • Game not displaying correctly on iPad Mini 2024
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  • Game not installing on iPod Touch 5th gen
  • Leaderboard scores wiped
  • Achievements not awarded
  • Game Center integration issues

Requested features

9 requests
  • Adjustable screen size
  • Option to disable letterboxing
  • More varied backgrounds
  • Improved Game Center integration/achievements
  • Support for older devices/iOS versions
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  • MFi controller support
  • Add more Cave games to the store
  • Option to continue from last boss
  • Manual fire option

In-app purchases

None

Raiden Legacy

No in-app purchases

None

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raiden Legacy free?
Raiden Legacy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DODONPACHI MAXIMUM free?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Raiden Legacy or DODONPACHI MAXIMUM?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM is rated higher. Raiden Legacy averages 3.8 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while DODONPACHI MAXIMUM averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.
Do Raiden Legacy or DODONPACHI MAXIMUM have ads?
Neither Raiden Legacy nor DODONPACHI MAXIMUM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Raiden Legacy or DODONPACHI MAXIMUM?
Raiden Legacy ships an update every 3 weeks, and DODONPACHI MAXIMUM every 2 months. Most recently, Raiden Legacy was updated on October 17, 2026 and DODONPACHI MAXIMUM on October 14, 2026.

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