PC Longplay [161] Raptor: Call of the Shadows

[@FLS96]

This was one of the top games of my childhood! I think I was five when I started playing it. Brings me back

[@2WhiteAndNerdy]

The music in this game was SO good!

[@danalong1237]

It was composed by Matt Murphy, a childhood friend of programmer Scott Host.

[@juancarlosreyesandrade8971]

there should be a revival band to play this with new hidef synthesizers

[@jaqenhghar661]

I particularly love the first stage soundtrack. Great melody.

[@andrewhaxley9467]

It was, Matt Murphy did a good job on the soundtrack

[@andrewhaxley9467]

@@jaqenhghar661 it sure is amigo

[@VeryZesty]

Holy shit, I used to play this a lot!

[@90maducc]

Lol the game came on my first PC :D

[@damnskippy1988]

+Cecilie Pagh this game was awesome!

[@ScottHost]

+Cecilie Pagh I think I did too

[@KamiRecca]

same here. one of the first games i played. My uncle had it

[@crimson8170]

This was my favorite game when i was like five ive been looking for it forever

[@DrMobiusOfficial]

I've spent ages googling "shoot em ups" looking for this game! Played it when I was a kid!

[@snowblindu]

I got lucky and found it on my first search. "Shareware shooter" and searched by images. I may have lost my mind if it took any longer to find it. I was experiencing serious pain of thinking I would never find this game again. Like it really DIDN'T matter yet my brain would not let me forget.

[@MagicNateball]

I loved this game so much as a kid. It was so far ahead of its time. Love the music too.

[@FightingForceSoulless]

This and Tyrian. The two best vertical shooters. Not of the 90's. OF ALL TIME.

[@oftankoftan]

I like Raiden II

[@JoseyWales93]

1993-1995, high-school, windows 3.1, 2MB RAM, 40MB hard drive.

[@phyein4815]

Man that Duke 3D shareware bundle was awesome.

[@Dandanukadan]

Yea I never had the full version, but had a great fun playing the shareware version, one of my fav child hood games

[@derkleinekastenyt8885]

dope game with a killer soundtrack!

[@andrewhaxley9467]

Magnum Clore omg! i remember playin the full version once on my aunts computer in california that was about to get sold when we went on vaction....the sound effects music and overall gameplay was top notch so this and wolf3d bring back so many memories....wish this game was remade for real.....but glad to see that a lot of people still play this imao lol....

[@andrewhaxley9467]

DerKleineKastenYT agreed....no other game could top off this soundtrack either....

[@Epicname333]

Same here!

[@sethraelthebard5459]

Amazed at how well this game has aged since 1996. It still looks and plays totally legit 22 years later!

[@ReDoG129]

OMG! This dude is a psycho master dodger! Normally I wouldn't dare traverse Tango and Outer Regions with no less than 5 shields and nukes! I LOVE HOW THE TANK IN WAVE 7 WAS DESTROYED!!! The music in this game was fantastic as well!!!

[@davidpfol]

easily the best vertical-scroll shooter of all times

[@AE780]

Man this instantly makes me feel 9 years old again!! TY World of Longplays!!

[@blackcurrant4782]

Its 2021. Year of covid19. I miss this game. My childhood.

[@CC-gv6us]

Wow priceless memories. Transporting me back to some hidden part of my brain 30 years ago

[@Gooseman2k2]

That plane sure does carry alot of Missiles...

[@ScottHost]

Gooseman2k2 they are limited but yeah

[@SouthpawHare]

What? No they're not. All weapons have unlimited ammo (except the megabombs)

[@SylkaChan]

I kinda hate how in E1 they throw in a new boss as a mid boss and use all old ones for levels 6 and 7

[@planetx1595]

@@SouthpawHare Scott Host is one of the creators of this game, so I'm sure he has a fair idea on what he's talking about.

[@SouthpawHare]

@@planetx1595 That is interesting... I like the new porting work he is doing. But I still don't understand how the weapons don't have unlimited ammo. You fire hundreds or thousands of shots per level, and never seem to run out. Is there like some secret counter that eventually runs out if you stall on the boss? That'd be more like an Easter Egg than a game mechanic at that point...

[@Kalimalian]

Oh my GOD, this unlocked childhood memories. Loved playing this game, even if I barely knew what I was doing.

[@HeavyMetalRocker1988]

Definitely my favorite shooting game for over 20 years. Too bad it's a such underrated game. We need a game Editor for this.

[@OmniClimHazard]

I had a demo disc with this on it. I used to play the living hell out of it, never got a chance to see the rest of the game. Thanks for uploading. The sound effects at the time were mind blowing!

[@thiagofeltrin9841]

Can't believe I've found it, this was the best game on my older cousin's PC! Nice to see so many other people here, best regards everyone!

[@bry_thefelineguy]

The Laser Turret is essential for surviving the later stages of this game, and when you finally get that Twin Laser you know you've come a long way and that the stakes are at their highest.

[@victorbravovidal4475]

a game from my childhood that now I realize I didn't really follow any stereotypes, they were just great at making 90's video games

[@DVICK83]

Awesome game of the 90's played the shareware version!

[@planetX15]

D Vick Was the shareware version the actual full version of the game, or was it just the "Demo", I can't remember what it was.

[@DVICK83]

No they had a full version which rocked!

[@planetX15]

D Vick In other words I was asking if Shareware version was another name for the Demo.

[@ThePandoraGuy]

+D „SUBSONIC“ Vick Played the shareware for a large portion of my life. Then comes gog.com and the rest was history.

[@DJ_Bonebraker]

I actually managed to pick up a full copy at Babbages shortly after I got out of Boot Camp in 1999 & still have it: Game runs like a champ in DOSbox. ;)

[@RpGfreak901]

I still play this game from time to time. When I do, I can't get the music out of my head all day!

[@JazzJaRa]

If exactly THIS game was available on a smartphone with the same sounds i would play it!! xD

[@ScottHost]

JazzJaRa its on IOS

[@thronezwei4412]

This takes me back, man...the first game I absolutely HAD to have after playing the demo.

[@Brotato1005]

I remember playing this game a long time ago when I was just a little kid. This was probably my first video game, and I was probably playing it before I was even fully capable of reading.

[@tobymonas]

Same here buddy... The memories

[@temppahemppa1520]

same

[@jaqenhghar661]

I've been searching for this game solely for that soundtrack in the first stage. I spent so many hours playing this in my youth.

[@Musicpins]

This was one of my first games!! Looking at it now, it just makes me realize how far ahead of its time it was!

[@pjousma]

keep coming back to this game

[@elchugilito]

Along with ROTT and Hocus Pocus, man I played’em all. Nostalgia. Miss the younger days.

[@jonhesive]

I played the crap out of this game back in the day.. every sound is bringing back memories. I like you cubex!

[@ragna120k]

This guy won't use his bombs!!

[@phyein4815]

Yeah it drives me nuts

[@Wagonman5900]

You always save the big ordnance for when you really need it.

[@laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag]

@@Wagonman5900 But when you can only carry 5 and there's a sixth one on the field?

[@ulrichrath9429]

@@laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag It's simple: drop the bomb and get the new...

[@fonesrphunny7242]

At least he plays on Elite difficulty without cheating like a bastard. That's more than can be said about some other longplays.

[@Songsas]

I still play this game!

[@DivineRiFFraff]

Oooooh sweet nostalgia :' D I was like 10 years old when i played this. I couldn't even understand english but still it was my favorite game for a long time. TY for uploading this!

[@dmac182]

Played this non stop on my Gateway 2000. Take me back to those days. 😎😎

[@muttBunch]

I want to go back to the days when this was released, I miss it so bad

[@PartOfTheGame]

Does anyone else remember playing this as part of a game pack? You know, one of those programs you used to have that would have a ton of games or game demos in them. It's driving me insane trying to remember what it was called.

[@MerganNaidoo]

The_Opal yes I did it was a 50 flying games on one disk.my brother bought the 100 arcade game pack

[@kingscabber]

Was it called Mania 2? I got a demo cd with the first joystick I bought.

[@TronPachioftheDynamo]

I had an old disc of PC demos and this was on it. Never played the full version. LOVED the music! Great game.

[@PixelStacker]

The music in this game was SO good! absolutely

[@ibrahimturan28]

My childhood game spended DAYS to playing this game. Even before Doom, Quake, Duke Nukem.

[@ibrahimturan28]

music at 6:40 sounds fimilair like eminem rap style...

[@Static074]

I used to play this game when I was like 5, I didn't know what the fuck I was doing, but sure had a lot of fun playing it.

[@trs8696]

one of those games that makes you feel like a ninja, once you've had a bit of practice

[@andywang6918]

Miss this game soooooo much.

[@ScottHost]

new one in the works I think but who am i to know

[@ianhemphill861]

I like how the character you play is basically William Riker with an earring

[@nikkisundori]

This thing needs a 2020 style 4K makeover 💕

[@larnregis]

Great game. 6:15 My record for the very first level on a new started elite game was 114.775cr with 40% shield left. This was cool as it allowed me to sell the AA missiles and get Dumbfire missiles already for the second mission. Also great was it to mash all available weapons by constantly pressing ALT. Nothing beats a Raptor that fires 4 laser at the same time (DeathRay + Twin Laser + Laser Turret). And using Logitech G15 or later gaming keyboard, you can use a makro that constantly switches through the weapons. :)

[@Marc98338]

This was my childhood game man.

[@EvanYoungMusic]

This game brings me back... As a 5 year old playing this, I never got past stage 1. hahahahaha!

[@WhoisJustinBeaver]

This is still my favourite version of this type of game.

[@zkrings]

I played this game during my childhood... it was awesome! Did anyone else knew that using a specific key from the keyboard was actually a cheat? Don't remember if it was the tab key, but it gave you the second most powerful weapon, you can stack and sell them for a really fair price.

[@mushfek]

Backspace

[@MDUmairKh]

Childhood memories.

[@mmom6056]

i miss you raptor game.

[@bobblehead7002]

I remember playing this game at my daycare, but the computers didn't have speakers, so this is my first time hearing it with sound :D

[@TheMtrikurnia]

last time i play in 2004 so much nostalgia...

[@sibou2]

man this brings me back...

[@SpiritMoonrise]

ahhh I had completely forgot about this game, played it a ton back in the day, awesome video dude :) good time!

[@THEGREENHELIUM]

Oh yes the game i spent like 4 years playing over and over until COD4 came out. I played it on the Windows 98 along with Dr Riptide and Chips Challenge. Definitely the better days

[@StrawberryJam1988]

oh my goodness one of my childhood memory

[@djiwanggaadie1395]

I tell you man, at 2:38 is the sound of my childhood

[@windsaw151]

Bravo! You actually fully defeated the stationary mini-boss at 1:39:36. I never managed to do that, at least not if I still intended to beat that level!

[@pekkalaitinen8769]

Holy fucking shit, so much nostalgy from the music. I used to have a demo of this game I think, almost 20 years ago

[@Polomsm]

Damn beat this game about an month ago. It's hard after a while since my arm and hand starts to cramp from being so tense, But man was it worth it great gameplay man.

[@mushfek]

The Raptor CotS Death Ray- Still the most deadliest weapon in video game history. Creeps me out till this day!

[@exit322]

I must say, this is awesome. Raptor was such an underrated awesome game.

[@Dr.cupelli]

i played this game when i was 6 years old, now i founded it and its like be there again, with my old pentium 1.

[@williamarkwright1805]

Fun Fact: The ship in Raptor's spiritual sequel "Demonstar" is called the RaptorX.

[@ThePrimith]

I'd like to imagine 1:50:37 happens after the protagonist has lived his life of fortune and realized he was only ever happy during his glory days in the cockpit.

[@moneycarsguns9837]

I remember this was included with Duke Nukem 3D as a playable demo along with several other apogee games. I never did get to play the whole game until just recently when I bought it on Steam.

[@NETBotic]

Oh damn high detail and sound card, you must be rich.

[@razor1493]

The odin turret is by far the coolest weapon ever in shmup history

[@RedVirus314]

We need a remake of this, with modern features such as survival mode, mutators and such.

[@MentalParadox]

You saved the Coalition! Thanks, Councilor!

[@arthurm.358]

Wow this game! I don't remember it sounding so Genesis-like though lol I played the version for egames.

[@Ozterkvlt]

fuck yes, apogee

[@xFishNinjax]

This was my favourite game as a kid.

[@ScottHost]

Ahh yes Raptor what a memory

[@Tembel_Kopek]

The game of my childhood 😊

[@murruhuy8085]

wow. forgot about this game. thank you for the gameplay.

[@volgg]

wow! nostalgic bomb! I only played the demo version as a kid, and I ALWAYS wanted to play the full version ):

[@DarkElfDiva]

The cheat code for the death ray is backspace. Hold it down and you get a bunch of them and can sell them for unlimited money.

[@Slurpenheim]

Damn remember this game. This + the secret of monkey island + ugh = my childhood. Yeah

[@bradhedgehog12]

I missed this game. I finally won the entire game

[@mushfek]

Congrats!

[@darkghost4963]

Love this game.

[@demonofelru3214]

I remember getting the shareware version back in 94 95, took me years to get the registered version! Great little game lots of fun! Good soundtrack especially if you have an SC-55.

[@egonieser]

Ah, brings back the memories!

[@Antphoneigh]

I remember playing this and Tyrian. Both were great games: Tyrian was more enjoyable, but Raptor sounded and looked more badass.

[@jakubpytko5551]

I love this game.

[@pessie83]

0:11 The sound when the boss of each level is gonna appear.

[@DJ_Bonebraker]

I still have this game: Works great with DOSbox and I still take it out for a spin every once in a while. :)

[@UputstvaOrg]

OMG! This was my first game ever on pc computer!

[@RoyHess666]

One of my favorite games back then

[@Inq_]

Hooooly shit, I remember this, I didn't understand english at the time so the menus were difficult to navigate, but it was hella fun!

[@ThePrimith]

Me: goes in with 5 super shields and proceeds to try and break everything This guy: actually dodges

[@bcp5296d]

Greatest game of all time probably

[@jezus22]

next to ufo:enemy unknown one of the best, and love that music

[@getuliosouza5512]

OMG, my childhood!!!

[@M3RCENARIES]

nice gameplay dude i played this when i was kid.

[@fade2black001]

Theirs actually an HD remake for this game. It now supports up to 1200x800 res. Everything is the same but just higher resolution.

[@genehackmanfan2578]

i remember messing around with the system date on my computer in order to see what all kinds of easter eggs they hid in this game -- i remember april fools' and christmas, but there may have been a couple of extra dates you could change it to as well.