Publisher: EIDOS Interactive

Developer: Irem

Category: Action

Release Dates

N Amer - 02/04/2004

Intl - 11/01/2005

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The R-Type series is best known as the ‘granddaddy of shoot ‘em ups.’ Before Ikaruga and the rest of the numerous shooters of this era, R-Type was the most popular and revered franch

8.9

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The gaming landscape has changed drastically since 1987 when the first R-Type game hit the scene. No longer are shooters required playing for gamers and no longer do they flood arcades and home consol

8

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As you know if you read my recent look back at Einhander, shooters are one of my favorite genres. However, they always seem like they're about to die and never come back,

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ESRB Rating

Everyone
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Gameplay7.8
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R-Type Final combines the spirit of the old arcade game with terrific graphics for the next generation of gaming systems

Reviewer: Michael Lafferty

Review Date: 02/04/2004

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