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Raidou Remastered: Atlus Revamps Cult PS2 RPG for Modern Players

Updated 3D combat arenas paired with hint-driven investigation tools broaden its appeal beyond longtime fans

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A screenshot from Raidou Remastered showing the protagonist, Raidou, dashing down a Tokyo street with his cat companion Gouto

Overview

  • The remake delivers a ground-up overhaul of the 2006 original, replacing 2D visuals with fully 3D assets while preserving the core narrative structure
  • Combat now features mapped combos, counters and special moves in dynamic 3D arenas for a more responsive action RPG experience
  • Objective markers and prominent hints streamline detective segments to reduce tedious backtracking and sharpen investigative pacing
  • Episodic chapter title cards support a brisk 30-hour campaign that balances street-level sleuthing with demon-infested dungeon delving
  • The returning demon fusion system lets players customize allies by transferring skills and exploiting enemy weaknesses in battle