This page is for the original PC port based on the PlayStation version. For the arcade version included in the Ray'z Arcade Chronology, see Ray'z Arcade Chronology.
Key points
- Runs at a higher resolution than the PlayStation version, along with audible sound effects and faster loading times.
- Runs badly on Windows 8 and 8.1.[1] See low frame-rate fix for these operating systems.
- Due to being based off the PlayStation port, it is however missing features from the arcade version, such as seemless transitions between levels and boss battles (despite the faster loading times) and co-op multiplayer.
General information
- Official Taito Corporation website
- Cuirous Cat — a fansite dedicated to the RAY and Ace Combat series (Japanese)
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Retail |
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- Although it was not released in North America, it can be played on any system regardless of region settings.[2]
- PC version is not available digitally.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video
Use wndmode[3]
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- Download wndmode here.
- Extract to the contents of
wndmode.zip to <path-to-game> .
- Right-click
RayCrisis.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
External configuration tool.
- A fix is required for the game to recognize XInput D-pad and analog triggers when assigning controls.
- Restores vibration feedback for XInput controllers.
Use XInput Plus[3]
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- Download and run XInput Plus.
- Set the Target Program to
RayCrisis.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, then check
Enable DirectInput Output and Enable ForceFeedback Vibration .
- Click
Customize , then assign the following buttons:
- Left and Right Triggers as
Button 7/8 , respectively
- Back/View and Start/Menu buttons as
Button 9/10 , respectively
- Left and Right Stick buttons as
Button 11/12 , respectively
- And the Guide button as
Button 13
- Click
Apply to save settings and install DLLs into the installation folder.
- Configure your controller settings with the external configuration tool and remap the in-game controls accordingly from the Options menu. The game should be able to register XInput D-pad and analog triggers as DirectInput buttons.
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Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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BGM, SE |
Surround sound |
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Subtitles |
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Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Royalty free audio |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Only for the European releases. A certain ending uses both English and Japanese voice-overs overlapped on each other. |
Japanese |
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Only for the Japanese release. A certain ending uses both English and Japanese voice-overs overlapped on each other. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Connection 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.[1]
- Make sure to use one of these fixes at a time.
Use Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit[4]
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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[4]
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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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Soft resetting the game
- Holding down the game's L1 + R1 + Start + Select buttons for a few seconds during gameplay will soft reset the game similarly to the PlayStation version.
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
95, 98, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium 233 MHz |
System memory (RAM) |
64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
650 MB |
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-08-13
- I have experienced this issue personally with this game and RayStorm years prior to upgrading to Windows 10 on Windows 8.1.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-08-13
- Tested an imported Japanese version of the game with English region and Unicode settings.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-08-13
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-08-13
- Tested this fix on RayCrisis and RayStorm on Windows 8.1 years ago.