Tyler Treese
PlayStation LifeStyleRay’z Arcade Chronology Review (PS4): Underrated Shmups Get New Life
Published 7/25/2023
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PS4 / PC / Switch - 3/9/2023
Ray'z Arcade Chronology
Ray'z Arcade Chronology is a compilation developed by M2 and includes the original Arcade versions of the three games in the Ray series, with the later two titles also having all-new HD remasters.
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- M2
- Publisher
- Taito
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Critic avg
81
11 scored reviews
Total coverage
11
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Score range
70–100
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 81 across 11 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1001 review · 9%
80–897 reviews · 64%
70–793 reviews · 27%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Ollie Barder
Forbes‘Ray’z Arcade Chronology’ Switch Review: All The Lasers
Published 7/23/2023
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80
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Read originalChris Dunlap
Gaming AgeRay'z Arcade Chronology review for PlayStation, Switch
Published 7/20/2023
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100
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Metro GameCentralRay’z Arcade Chronology review – layering on the shmup nostalgia
Published 7/12/2023
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70
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDRay’z Arcade Chronology (Switch) Review – ZTGD
Published 7/11/2023
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Read originalDavid Temple
Pure NintendoReview: Ray'Z Arcade Chronology (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 7/7/2023
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85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightRay’z Arcade Chronology
Published 7/5/2023
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80
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Read originalTom Massey
Nintendo LifeReview: Ray'z Arcade Chronology - M2 Delivers Fine Ports Of Taito's Trilogy
Published 6/30/2023
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80
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Read originalZoey Handley
DestructoidReview: Ray'z Arcade Chronology
Published 6/30/2023
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85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalLeonardo Faria
WayTooManyGamesReview - Ray'z Arcade Chronology
Published 6/30/2023
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