R-Type Final

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
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  1. Total Video Games
    70
    This 2D shooter in a 3D environment may look slightly frayed around the edges and dated in many respects but with so few proper video shooters that go back to the real roots of arcade blasting this is a nice short fix.
  2. GamerFeed
    70
    This PS2 monster is insanely difficult and action-packed, full of bizarre monsters, both robotic and organic and you have a plethora of weapons to destroy them with.
  3. NTSC-uk
    70
    There will undoubtedly be those who, having cut their teeth on onslaughts such as "GigaWing" and "Mars Matrix," will feel somewhat let down by the sparse, reheated level design on offer here. For those with a passion for the series, however, there is a huge amount to enjoy. [Japan Import]
  5. GameCritics
    70
    Sure, the slowdown is an unfortunate negative, but the rest of the game is overwhelmingly solid. R-Type Final might not bring any new tricks to the table, but it certainly takes what it does best and enhances it ever-so-slightly for a new generation of gamers.
  6. PSM Magazine
    70
    A solid, if somewhat slow-paced, shooter that offers up loads of ship variety and a good amount of challenge. [Mar 2004, p.37]
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  7. Boomtown
    70
    Far from disappointing, it’s just not the best in its series and not the innovation that some people might have hoped for.
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  8. GamerArchive
    70
    The combination of quality visuals, excellent game play, and the mass of unlock able content makes R-Type Final a truly pleasurable experience.
  9. Game Informer
    68
    On the easier levels, I usually just died of boredom, on the harder difficulties I swore in anger at the title's merciless assault. [Mar 2004, p.107]
  10. Gamenikki
    60
    Perhaps worth a rental to R-Type junkies and those who love a solid 2D shooter, but nothing is really new here... and maybe that's the point.

Awards & Rankings

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#52 Best PS2 Game of 2004
60
#60 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
42
#42 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 38
  3. Negative: 2 out of 38
  1. StarlessBB
    Jun 18, 2012
    10
    You know, for some reason I have always sucked completely at horizontal shooters. I can play the crap out of a vertical one but not aYou know, for some reason I have always sucked completely at horizontal shooters. I can play the crap out of a vertical one but not a horizontal. But I have ALWAYS felt at home with the horizontal R-Type series, one of my favorite game series of all time. And this game is probably the best in the genre, at least aside from space shooter masterpiece Ikaruga. BUY IT. There is so much content in this game it's unbelievable.… Full Review »
  2. SrinuV.
    Feb 1, 2004
    10
    To those who treat mould-breaking games as life's milestones; those who can still smell the silver coins on their fingers ... this is To those who treat mould-breaking games as life's milestones; those who can still smell the silver coins on their fingers ... this is dangerously close to the best in the genre.… Full Review »
  3. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 15, 2023
    7
    The latest incarnation of the classic shooter gets some impressive visual upgrades and a host of unlockable ships, but the game itself gets aThe latest incarnation of the classic shooter gets some impressive visual upgrades and a host of unlockable ships, but the game itself gets a little to carried away with its own visual trappings and as a result is not as exciting or fun to play. A solid scrolling shoot 'em up, but it's nowhere near as good as R-Type Delta on the PS1.… Full Review »
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