On rails, aim and shoot: the rail shooter is all about spectacle and pure action, often with a light gun. RomWize re-ranks the best games in the genre by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Smilebit Xbox-exclusive rail shooter, visual and artistic masterpiece. Dragon evolution between different forms is brilliant. Breathtaking orchestral soundtrack. One of the most beautiful games of the Xbox generation, a unique and memorable experience."
"Virtua Cop sequel with more varied levels and more inventive enemies. Clearly superior to the first in content and design. The absolute rail shooter reference on Saturn. With the Saturn Gun, the experience is excellent."
"3D rail shooter that founded the series, visually revolutionary for 1995. The post-apocalyptic universe and Saori Kobayashi's music make an immediate impression. Starting point of one of Saturn's greatest sagas. Essential."
"Improved sequel to the first, with more varied levels and a customizable dragon. Visually superb, music still mesmerizing. Considered by many as superior to the first. One of the absolute peaks of rail shooting on Saturn."
"Sega rail shooter, near-perfect port of the arcade classic. Punchy police action, excellent precision with the Saturn Gun. Limited content but intensity compensates. Ideal with the light gun. A must for Saturn arcade gun games."
"The benchmark light gun shooter, more generous and impressive than ever. Colossal bosses, branching paths and a fun horror vibe. An absolute must in company."
"Time Crisis Project Titan is the Time Crisis sequel with a new espionage scenario. Namco's revolutionary cover system remains as effective for dodging bullets. Additional content and new mechanics. A solid light gun shooting entry for fans of the first Time Crisis on PS1."
"A long-awaited return where you photograph Pokémon in their habitats along set rails. Watching behaviors and triggering reactions is genuinely delightful. The scoring system keeps pulling you back to redo each route."
"Time Crisis II brings the cult arcade home with simultaneous two-player. Frantic action, stylish scenarios and Hollywood vibe. A gun shooter benchmark for duos."
"Sega's arcade hit in a convincing MS version. The pseudo-3D runs decently, the frenzy is there. Not perfect but an impressive technical showcase for the console of its era."
"Capcom rail shooter retelling the Resident Evil saga on Wii. Snappy pointer aim, vibe faithful to the original entries, fun local co-op. An excellent gateway to the series for rail-shooter fans."
"A gun shooter that glides beautifully, built for arcade sessions in pairs. Snappy staging, varied levels and high score chases that beg for another run. Brilliant in company."
"PS1 rail shooter developed by Working Designs featuring elemental deities and original on-rails shooting gameplay. Polished FMV graphics, satisfying lock-on system. A niche title valued by rail shooter fans, rare and original in the PS1 library."
"Panzer Dragoon Sega Ages remasters the cult Saturn rail shooter. A majestic dragon, a poetic post-apocalyptic world and unforgettable music. A royal gateway to the Panzer universe."
"Capcom rail shooter retelling the Resident Evil saga on Wii. Snappy pointer aim, vibe faithful to the original entries, fun local co-op. An excellent gateway to the series for rail-shooter fans."
