The graphics are spectacular. While objects on-screen are slightly pixilated, the colors used are vibrant and powerful and perfectly fit a frantic shooter of this type. The 3D effects used are also nice, as your ship will dive through tunnels and fly around gigantic bosses and enemies. With the exception of one or two rare instances, there is virtually no slowdown to be found here either. Everything (whether polygon or sprite) is rock-solid, without the flickers found in a lot of other PSX games. Really the only bad thing about the graphics is that they don't quite match up to some other PSX shooters, but they still hold up well enough on their own.

On the other hand, the aural aspect is a mixed bag. The sound effects are really well done and fit the futuristic-techno theme, but the included music really doesn't add anything to the gameplay. That's not to say that the music is bad; it's just kinda there. It doesn't add to the tension any, but it certainly doesn't take anything away from the game.

Perhaps this game's biggest shortcoming is the type of game it is. Most shooters of this type lack a lot of replay value, and that's the case here. With only three ships to choose from (with more unlockable) and five levels to choose from, there certainly isn't a lot of variety to be found here. And while each ship does feature its own unique weapons, they all function in the same manner. What will really keep you playing is simply the drive to improve on your highest score. If you're a shooter fan (and have made it this far in this review) you no doubt are thrilled at this prospect, and thus this game will hold a lot of replay value for you. For the rest of us though it'll grow tired fairly quickly.

Overall, RayCrisis is another excellent shooter from the folks at Working Designs. Hardcore shooting fans will love it, casual shooter fans will find plenty to like as well.