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Inspired by the arcade's 1987 side-scrolling shooter, this 3D PS2 version of R-Type places players in control of a well-armed, side-scrolling spaceship for some old fashioned blast-away combat action. R-Type Final is designed to bring on the tense, fast-paced feel of the original coin-op game while adding console-friendly features such as customizable ships, multiple difficulty settings, and a mode that allows player to battle against AI-controlled versions of their own ships. Following the four games it introduced stateside in 2002, Fresh Games publishes R-Type Final in the U.S. and Canada, returning to its strategy of bringing distinct Japanese console games to North American gamers.

Product Identifiers

PublisherFresh Games

UPC0788687500197

eBay Product ID (ePID)6484211

Product Key Features

RatingE-Everyone

GenreSimulation

Video Game SeriesR-Type Series

PlatformSony PlayStation 2

Game NameR-Type Final

Additional Product Features

Release Year2004

Number of Players1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Control ElementsGamepad/Joystick

ESRB DescriptorFantasy Violence

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5.0

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Good graphics

Compelling gameplay

Good value

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by cliz305
Jun 11, 2018
Great classic shoot em up
Great variety is the strong point of this game. It has 100 customizable ships and 7 levels. Each level can be slightly different each time you play it (for example, you could go in level 2.1 instead of 2.0). However, like any other R-type games or most classic shoot em up, it suffers from slow pace problem. The camera is always moving slowly, even though you can adjust the speed of your ship. Every time you fail to beat the boss, you'll have to fall back to the check point. And it takes quite a while to reach the boss again because things are slow. It doesn't mean the game is easy though. Some projectiles can move pretty fast. To make matter worse, due to the limitation of ps2, sometimes, when things get crazy, it can go slow motion. It probably won't happen if they stick with 2d graphic...
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by teacherryen77
Apr 21, 2016
Best Game of Its Franchise
Like the title states, this game is considered to be the pinnacle of the R-type series. Coming from one of the big-name shmup franchises, this game is solid. Great graphics, a multitude of ships and weapons options, good music/sound effects, this game is a must-have for shmup collectors. Like many others, I play this game in spurts from time to time unlocking ships here and there.
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by sfma_89
Mar 23, 2023
R-Type Final
Great game that we've played in the past! Can't wait to play it again! Great game that we use to play! Can't wait to play it again!
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by the.wonder.stuff
Feb 26, 2019
RATE AND REVIEW R-Type Final (Sony PlayStation 2, 2004)
The graphics and music are amazing. But it can be a challenging game
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by superzeb-14
Dec 08, 2020
Arcade classic goodness.
Great classic. Still fun to play after all these years. Solid graphics and playability that still stands up today in my opinion.
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by sasquatchintimemedia
Apr 28, 2021
R-Type Final is without a doubt the best game of all time
I mean don't get upset, it really is that good.
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by usgeo-rsqrpf
Jul 15, 2017
Old school classic
Love the r type series well you will lo e this 3d classic with tons of r type ships for u to choose from with there own weapons and super. An awsome game.
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by ller55
Feb 18, 2025
The best
Beautiful game perfect in my eyes
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by aaroweb-62
Sep 23, 2019
101 Ships. Insane fun.
One of the best shmups of all time. Insane depth and tons of content. A gem of the PS2.
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by pridea_1
Jun 03, 2024
Game and case were in great shape A+++
Game and case were in great shape A+++
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned