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Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition)

Become a mercenary of the future and pilot the super-tech Raptor. Embark on interplanetary missions to knock off top competitors of MegaCorp, battle against hordes of relentless enemies and spend the bounty to expand your devastating arsenal, which can be upgraded with 14 hardcore weapons!

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May 5, 2014
12 years and 92 days ago
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Very Positive238 reviews87.8%

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About the Game

Raptor set a new standard for PC shooters. Its smooth VGA graphics and heart-pounding music will leave you breathless.

Discover secrets, find bonuses, and battle boss ships at the end of every wave. With each ship and ground target you destroy, you'll earn more cash to increase your ship's technology for the next wave. You'll be driven to kill and destroy until it's in your blood!

Features


Big-Screen Shooting: Ultra-detailed, smooth-scrolling VGA graphics and explosive cinematics.

Hardcore Harold: Up to 16 ship upgrades can be bought from Harold's Emporium between waves.

Get Ready, Rookie: 27 killer levels, each with at least one unique boss ship to destroy.

Zero to Hero: Four insane skill levels - higher skill levels introduce new opponents!

Controller Support: Partial Xbox 360 Controller support.