WTMG's Leo Faria: "It’s just a very good compilation of fun, but overlooked bullet hell shooters. I did like RayStorm and RayCrisis more than RayForce, but all of the games included in Ray’z Arcade Chronology are leagues better than the vast majority of arcade shooters released back in the 90s. Add in M2’s godlike ability to remaster seemingly every single game they touch into ultimate improvements upon their original releases, and you know you’re in for a good time. The Nintendo Switch is plastered with bullet hell shooters and compilations, and I do understand if you’re already fed up with them, but Ray’z Arcade Chronology is easily one of the best available for it."
“Another year full of gaming treats is coming to a close so it's time to kick-off our Game of the Year Awards with a look at the 11 best retro and old-school games. When you're ready, fill your pocket with quarters and let's head to the arcade like in the good old days.” - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums.
"Comprised of RayForce, RayStorm, and RayCrisis, Taito's Ray series of shoot 'em ups are known for their lock-on mechanics that allow players to fire upon enemies in the foreground and background, excellent ship and mecha designs, and memorable music. ININ and M2’s Ray'z Arcade Chronology for PlayStation and Switch celebrates and preserves the series by collecting all three arcade games in one simple but slick package," says Co-Optimus.
“Ray'z Arcade Chronology is one of the best shoot 'em up collections you can get thanks to a phenomenal trilogy of games that have defiantly stood the test of time and can appeal to a wide range of genre enthusiasts. I just don't know who this Ray fellow is...” - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums.
