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RAP-Vita vRAP-Vita1.0 by Paxrisen
Last Release: Nov 13, 2026
Downloads: 2
Last Release: Nov 13, 2026
Downloads: 2
Downloads: 2
RAP-Vita is a native PS Vita port of Raptor: Call of the Shadows. It is based on the open-source, reverse-engineered source port skynettx/raptor (itself based on the reverse-engineered codebase by nukeykt), licensed under the GPL-2.0.
# RAP-Vita v1.0 🚀
The first release of **RAP-Vita**, a native PS Vita port of the classic vertical shooter *Raptor: Call of the Shadows*.
It is based on the open-source source port [skynettx/raptor](https://github.com/skynettx/raptor) (GPL-2.0). Big thanks to **skynettx** and **nukeykt**!
## ✨ Features
- Runs natively on the PS Vita at the original game speed (no emulator)
- Full gamepad support; menus work with a pointer (both analog sticks) or the front touch screen
- On-screen keyboard for pilot name and callsign
- **SELECT menu** in English and German:
- Pointer speed, front touch on/off, D-pad sensitivity (1–5)
- Touch controls in game (steer / steer + fire)
- Screen formats: 4:3 / wide / fullscreen
- **Portrait mode** (R / L), optionally only during levels
- Separate button mapping for landscape, portrait R and portrait L
- Screenshots (saved to `ux0:data/Raptor/screenshots/`)
- Rear touch disabled
- New original LiveArea artwork
## 📥 Installation
1. Install `Rap-Vita_v1.0.vpk` with VitaShell.
2. Copy `FILE0000.GLB` – `FILE0004.GLB` from the `data` folder of your own Raptor copy (e.g. GOG) to `ux0:data/Raptor/`.
3. Start **RAP-Vita** and have fun!
> ⚠️ **No game data is included.** You need your own copy of *Raptor: Call of the Shadows*.
## 🎮 Default controls
| Action | Landscape | Portrait R | Portrait L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fly | Left stick / D-pad | Left stick | Right stick |
| Fire | Cross | R | L |
| Special weapon | Circle | L | R |
| Change weapon | Square | D-pad left | Circle |
| Mega bomb | Triangle | D-pad right | Square |
| Pause | Start | Start | Start |
| RAP-Vita menu | Select | Select | Select |
## 📦 Files
- `Rap-Vita_v1.0.vpk` – the game (install with VitaShell)
- `RAP-Vita-v1.0-src.zip` – complete source code (GPL-2.0)
## 🙏 Credits
- **skynettx**: Raptor source port
- **nukeykt**: reverse engineering
- **Scott Host / Mountain King Studios**: original game
*Raptor: Call of the Shadows is a trademark of its respective owners. This project is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.*
The first release of **RAP-Vita**, a native PS Vita port of the classic vertical shooter *Raptor: Call of the Shadows*.
It is based on the open-source source port [skynettx/raptor](https://github.com/skynettx/raptor) (GPL-2.0). Big thanks to **skynettx** and **nukeykt**!
## ✨ Features
- Runs natively on the PS Vita at the original game speed (no emulator)
- Full gamepad support; menus work with a pointer (both analog sticks) or the front touch screen
- On-screen keyboard for pilot name and callsign
- **SELECT menu** in English and German:
- Pointer speed, front touch on/off, D-pad sensitivity (1–5)
- Touch controls in game (steer / steer + fire)
- Screen formats: 4:3 / wide / fullscreen
- **Portrait mode** (R / L), optionally only during levels
- Separate button mapping for landscape, portrait R and portrait L
- Screenshots (saved to `ux0:data/Raptor/screenshots/`)
- Rear touch disabled
- New original LiveArea artwork
## 📥 Installation
1. Install `Rap-Vita_v1.0.vpk` with VitaShell.
2. Copy `FILE0000.GLB` – `FILE0004.GLB` from the `data` folder of your own Raptor copy (e.g. GOG) to `ux0:data/Raptor/`.
3. Start **RAP-Vita** and have fun!
> ⚠️ **No game data is included.** You need your own copy of *Raptor: Call of the Shadows*.
## 🎮 Default controls
| Action | Landscape | Portrait R | Portrait L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fly | Left stick / D-pad | Left stick | Right stick |
| Fire | Cross | R | L |
| Special weapon | Circle | L | R |
| Change weapon | Square | D-pad left | Circle |
| Mega bomb | Triangle | D-pad right | Square |
| Pause | Start | Start | Start |
| RAP-Vita menu | Select | Select | Select |
## 📦 Files
- `Rap-Vita_v1.0.vpk` – the game (install with VitaShell)
- `RAP-Vita-v1.0-src.zip` – complete source code (GPL-2.0)
## 🙏 Credits
- **skynettx**: Raptor source port
- **nukeykt**: reverse engineering
- **Scott Host / Mountain King Studios**: original game
*Raptor: Call of the Shadows is a trademark of its respective owners. This project is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.*
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