Key points
- The PC version is also known as Operation RayStorm 2291 in Europe.
- Has more audible sound effects and runs at a higher resolution than the PlayStation version.
- Faster load times than other console versions of RayStorm due to being a port of the arcade version.
- Runs badly on Windows 8 and 8.1.[1] See low frame-rate fix for these operating systems.
General information
- Official Taito Corporation website
- Layer Section Wiki — A wiki about the RAY/LayerSection series
- Cuirous Cat — a fansite dedicated to the RAY and Ace Combat series (Japanese)
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Retail |
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Can be played without the disc after launching the game, but music will not play and load times increases.[2] |
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- Although it was not released in North America, it can be played on any system regardless of region settings.[3]
- PC version is not available digitally.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
External configuration tool.
Template:Video settings
Use wndmode[4]
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- Download wndmode here.
- Extract to the contents of
wndmode.zip to <path-to-game> .
- Right-click
RayStorm.exe , go to "Properties" from the context menu, then go to the Compatibility tab in the Properties window, then set the game's Compatibility Mode to Windows XP (Service Pack 3) , and then click Apply to save the changes.
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Input settings
In-game remapping settings.
Template:Input settings
- A fix is required for the game to recognize XInput D-pad and analog triggers when assigning controls.
Use XInput Plus[5]
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- Download and run XInput Plus.
- Set the Target Program to
RayStorm.exe .
- Go to the Key Assign tab, then go to Left Stick and assign it to
Multiple Key , then check Left Stick and DPAD .
- Go to the DirectInput tab, and check
Enable DirectInput Output .
- Click
Customize , then assign Left/Right Trigger as Button 7/8, Back/Start as Button 9/10, Left/Right Stick Button as Button 11/12, and Guide button as Button 13.
- Click
Apply to save settings and install DLLs into the installation folder. The game should be able to register XInput D-pad and analog triggers as DirectInput buttons.
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Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Only chatter from commanding officer can be heard. |
Japanese |
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In-game chatter is in English. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Issues fixed
Low frame-rate on Windows 8 and 8.1
The game will run at half speed on Windows 8 and 8.1 due to poor implementation of older Direct3D support. This issue however is not present on Windows 10.[6]
- Make sure to use one of these fixes at a time.
Use Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit[7]
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Follow the instructions found here to learn how to install and use Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit.
Notes
- Frame-rate my fluctuate during gameplay.
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Use a modified DDRAW.dll[8]
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- Download the modified DDRAW.dll.
- Extract the contents of the archive anywhere on your computer, then copy the
DDRAW.dll from the folder that matches your operating system and place the file into <path-to-game> .
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
7 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
98, ME, XP, 2000 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium 233 MHz or AMD equivalent |
System memory (RAM) |
64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
60 MB |
Video card (GPU) |
4 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible |
Sound (audio device) |
DirectX compatible |
Other |
CD ROM drive speed x2 |
Notes
References
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on January 4, 2014
- Tested RayStorm under Windows 8.1 64-bit which caused the game to run at half speed.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on March 5, 2014
- Confirmed by ejecting the disc during gameplay.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on January 4, 2014
- Tested an imported European version of the game with English region and Unicode settings.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on October 30, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on October 4, 2016
- Used XInput Plus and works without forcing it through XInput Plus Loader.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on July 29, 2016
- Tested on Windows 10 Home 64-bit and confirmed to run at full speed.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on March 24, 2015
- Tested on Windows 8.1 64-bit with this fix.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on March 27, 2015
- Tested on Windows 8.1 64-bit by using the modified ddraw.dll file with the game and it fixed the low frame-rate.