A few months ago we reviewed Raiden Fighters Aces for the Xbox 360.  It was a collection of "classic" Raiden Figthers games for the 360 with some incredible value.  A few months later we have a full sequel to Raiden III on the same platform, one that's enhanced from the arcade version of Raiden IV.  Co-op, purple lasers and bullet - we review it.

UFO Interactive has announced a limited edition of Raiden IV today.  There's actually two versions of the limited edition - one exclusive to Gamestop.

Your normal limited edition will contain the game and a soundtrack CD, while your Gamestop Limited Edition will include the game, soundtrack cd, and a secret file cd.  The secret file cd contains concept art, strategy videos, and enemy data.  Siliconera as some screens of the secret file.

There's no word on pricing yet for the two player co-op SHMUP's limited edition - but the release date is now a mid September date after originally being schedule for August.  We're big fans of the Raiden series here, so we have high hopes for this one.

The smell of Raiden is in the air.  Hot on the heels of our review of Raiden Fighters Aces for the Xbox 360 comes news that Raiden IV will be released this August on Microsoft's console.  Published by UFO Interactive, the Raiden sequel will feature 3d graphics, online leaderboards, downloadable content, and of course two player co-op.

Like Raiden Fighters Aces, it appears to lack online co-op, which is a bit of a disappointment. The game does looks gorgeous in motion, check out the handful of videos we've gotten our hands on and make your own call.

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