R-Type Final 2

 Switch
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Siliconera
    May 11, 2021
    90
    R-Type Final 2 is a satisfying shmup with many challenging, carefully crafted stages. Having so many different ships gives it a ton of replay value, and also gives you many strategic options for how you tackle a given area. I wish it had a more striking, clear visual style so I could appreciate the designs and stages more (and die less to dopey things). Still, it’s solid in every other regard (and you should try the demo to see that for yourself), so I can’t stay mad at it for long.
  2. Hobby Consolas
    May 5, 2021
    84
    Although graphically it is a little below what we expected at this point, its mechanics are totally faithful to the R-Type legacy and offers a remarkable challenge to all those who long for the space shoot'em-ups of the golden era.
  3. Nintenderos
    May 17, 2021
    80
    R-Type Final 2 adds modernized graphics and gameplay to the action of the original games in the series, which together with its great challenge, amount of content and replayability makes it an essential title for all players.
  5. Gfinity
    May 10, 2021
    80
    Whatever its faults, there’s really nothing much like R-Type Final 2 on the market right now. It’s unabashedly old school in its approach and delights in letting you go hog wild with its dozens of weapons. Frustration and visual crowding aside, there’s plenty to love here for space fans.
  6. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 6, 2021
    75
    I had high expectations for R-Type Final 2; its direct predecessor is one of my favorite games in the genre. To this day, I still rant to strangers about its massive collection of bizarre ships, its daringly cryptic branching paths and its boldly avant-garde final stage. The sequel doesn't quite soar to the same heights, but after you start unlocking its better content, it "finally" becomes a solid, compelling, long overdue return to the beloved, iconic series. [Issue #53 – July/August 2021, p. 74]
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  7. Worth Playing
    May 25, 2021
    75
    Compared to the magnum opus of the series that was R-Type Final, R-Type Final 2 serves more as an epilogue that maintains how solid the series still is. The level design and combat feel just as good as in past games, with a level of challenge that'll test those who have cut their teeth on modern bullet-hell shooters. The number of unlockable ships and the processes needed to do so will make players spend more time with this than most other titles in the genre, and that'll make up for the lack of extras like online scoreboards. Despite having a few issues in presentation and a rather annoying load upon death, R-Type Final 2 will please genre fans.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Apr 30, 2021
    Enjoyably traditional, if a little tatty in places, this is a shooting game that still stands apart from all others.

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4.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 10 out of 18
  1. Cywor
    May 5, 2021
    7
    It has good graphics, original R-Type Flair and especially the bosses are pure dope.
    The Soundtrack is also great and perfect fitting. Btw.    It has good graphics, original R-Type Flair and especially the bosses are pure dope.
    The Soundtrack is also great and perfect fitting. Btw. nice to have an OST in the Box. Anything else is average. Leveldesign could be better, and especially checkpoints are not placed well. If you die by mistake, the game becomes much harder, because your main weapon does not even scratches. I don't understand why there is no option to restart a whole level. You can only start from the checkpoint or restart the game.

    In that point R-Type Dimensions is by far the more friendy game for beginners.

    As i said up ahead. Where this game really shines are the Bosses. They are like a symphony to genre fanatics. The Boss patterns are challenging and brilliant. Best feature atm.

    Sadly, it's far from running well on the Switch. This is just another UE game having a lot of trouble with Frames. A patch made it better, but it's far from perfect for such a game. And you know... frames are very important for Shmups. Another issue are critical errors. My game crashed sometimes in the final stages, what makes it even worse, because you have to start the game anew.

    R-Type Final 2 is an good but unpolished game. if you're not an absolute R-Type Fan, i would think twice about buying it. Better play R-Type Delta or older games if you have an SNES or PS3. That's my personal opinion. It's possible to enjoy this game, and i like it more than Dimensions, but it's not what i've expected. It's price is very high, to spend a good amount of money for an all-in-all not well optimized game.    … Full Review »
  2. PoundShopOrwell
    Dec 23, 2021
    3
    Muddy graphics. Forgettable soundtrack. Insulting load times (not optimised at all). A very cynical release from a major studio and I won’tMuddy graphics. Forgettable soundtrack. Insulting load times (not optimised at all). A very cynical release from a major studio and I won’t ever support them again. This was my final straw.… Full Review »
  3. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    6
    There’s a real art and challenge to making new entries in classic arcade series. On the one hand you need to be careful to attempt to captureThere’s a real art and challenge to making new entries in classic arcade series. On the one hand you need to be careful to attempt to capture the spirit and essence of the originals, but then you also need to make some changes that are deeper than mere cosmetics to help show an evolution from titles that may have originated decades in the past. The thing is, on a base level, R-Type Final 2 absolutely accomplishes both tasks, borrowing very obvious elements and inspirations from the ship, weapon, and stage layouts of the original titles while adding new elements of ship types that change things up a bit with new weapons and play styles possible that you can experiment with. Where things get a bit more dicey is in the realm of polish though. There’s no doubt that visually everything looks pretty great, but prolonged time with the title shows some rough edges in terms of performance in places, some instability, and perhaps not quite enough overall content to justify its price tag when compared to many of its contemporaries already on the system that do more with less, though obviously lacking in the pedigree of the series. True arcade shooter fans will likely enjoy this, but aside from a sale more casual genre fans may want to hold out on this one in favor of a cheaper and likely still comparable alternative.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/05/mini-reviews-may-7th-edition-nintendo.html    … Full Review »
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