Raiden 3 for Sony PS2 is a top-down, vertical scrolling shooter game released in 2005, and is the first installment in the famed Raiden series to be done in full 3D. Over the course of seven engaging stages, players assume the role of a futuristic fighter craft, battling an alien invasion. The game offers three distinct weapons, which can be powered up by collecting items dropped by destroyed enemies. Raiden 3 also features a dual play mode, enabling two ships to be controlled at once. This is a thrilling, fast-paced shooter game with an emphasis on explosive action.