Raystorm Instant

is the second title in Taito's acclaimed Ray trilogy, released in arcades in 1996 and later ported to consoles like the PlayStation and Sega Saturn. It is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up (shmup) famous for its early use of 3D polygonal graphics and its signature "lock-on" laser system. Key Game Features

: Players can use a standard shot for frontal enemies or a lock-on system to target multiple enemies simultaneously—including those on different planes of depth. Playable Ships : R-GRAY 1 : Features a wide spread shot and 8 lock-on lasers. RAYSTORM

: The game is included in the Ray'z Arcade Chronology and Taito Milestones collections, which feature auto-save and save-state functions. is the second title in Taito's acclaimed Ray

: The "Extra Mode" ending is notoriously bleak, stating that both Earth and Secilia have vanished after the final conflict, with no record of the R-GRAY craft ever returning. Playable Ships : R-GRAY 1 : Features a

: In some regions, the game was released under the title Layer Section II . Technical & Modern Availability

: The PC version of RayStorm can be optimized with tools like XInput Plus to fix controller mapping for modern gamepads.

: For fans of the ship designs, Kotobukiya has released high-quality model kits of the R-GRAY 1 and R-GRAY 2. Classic Game Room - RAYSTORM review for PlayStation