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Raptor: Call of the Shadows

by Cygnus Studios·published by Apogee Software, BlitWise Productions, DotEmu

1 April 1994Kids to Adults29
PCLinuxDOSWindowsMacMobileiOS

Reader score

7.7/ 10

114 votes

Where to get it

Trailer

Gallery

27

Screenshots

Key art

About

Raptor is a vertically-scrolling shoot 'em up. It features smooth scrolling VGA graphics, a variety of enemies on ground, air and sea, and an original soundtrack.

After completing each level you have the option of upgrading your ship with a powerful arsenal of weapons and goodies. Some weapons are effective on only ground or air targets, while some are on both. There are some really advanced weapons like the auto-track mini-gun which can effectively destroy almost any kind of targets without aiming the ship.

Dying in shoot'em ups can be annoying, especially if you have to start all over the beginning. However, in Raptor you can save your game between each level. If you have enough credit you can even buy multiple shields for further protection.

The 2010 edition of Raptor: Call of the Shadows includes improved graphics and native support for higher resolutions (640x400, 960x600 and 1280x800). Standard graphics are also available.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Included in

3D Realms Anthology

Remastered as

Languages

1 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English——

Game details

Business Model

Shareware

Media Type

CD-ROM, Download

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard, Mouse

Number of Offline Players

1 Player

Steam

Achievements, Cloud

System requirements

Min. CPU Class Required

Intel i486

Min. RAM Required

16 MB

Box art

Also known as

Mercenary 2029 — Working title

Raptor: Call of the Shadows - 2010 Edition — Downloadable re-release title

Raptor: Call of the Shadows - 2015 Edition — Windows Steam title

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Facts

Released

1 April 1994

Platforms

PCLinuxDOSWindowsMacMobileiOS

Age ratings

ESRBKids to Adults

Standing

Top 94% by 24hr peak players

Tags

Top-down2D scrollingArcadeShooter