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Revision as of 01:07, 16 September 2020
Developers | |
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Taito | |
Windows | Big Bang Software |
Publishers | |
North America, 1997-99 copies | GT Interactive |
North America, post-1999 copies | Interplay Entertainment |
Japan, 1997-99 copies | GameBank |
Japan, post-1999 copies | CYBERFRONT Corporation |
Europe | Rainbow Arts |
Europe | Conspiracy Entertainment |
Release dates | |
Windows | 1997 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Scrolling, Top-down view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Arcade, Shooter |
Vehicles | Flight, Space flight |
Art styles | Pixel art |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | RAY |
RAY | |
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Layer Section | 1997 |
RayStorm | 2001 |
RayCrisis | 2001 |
Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute | 2022 |
Ray'z Arcade Chronology | 2023 |
Key points
- PC port of RayForce, otherwise known as Layer Section, Galactic Attack, or Gunlock in certain regions and platforms.
- Graphics are downgraded compared to the arcade and Sega Saturn versions.
- No options to play the game in a TATE orientation, resulting game screen being crunched to a smaller vertical space than either arcade or Sega Saturn versions.
- Installer will not open on 64-bit Windows. See Installing on modern versions of Windows for a fix.
- Game does not like modern operating systems. See Increase Rendering Resolution for a fix.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Can run without the disc, but the music will be missing due to the music being Redbook audio.[1] |
- This game is not available digitally.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Co-op |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | ||||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Issues fixed
Installing on modern versions of Windows
- Due to the InstallShield program being 16-bit, it doesn't run on 64-bit Windows.
Use an alternative installer[2] |
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Copy the game files manually to your computer[3] |
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Browse through the contents of the CD, and copy the |
Increase Rendering Resolution
- This also fixes the game on modern Windows.
Use dgVoodoo[4] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Windows 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 60mhz | |
System memory (RAM) | 12MB | 16MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 250MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX-compatible GPU |
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-08-15
- Tested by not having the disc in the drive before starting the game.
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-08-13
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-08-15
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-08-13