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Thinking Mans R-Type - Total Fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: May 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I like this game, in fact after playing it for a month I'm declaring it my favorite PSP game, and I have all the must plays. I'd give it 5 stars but I can't edit that.

It's a lot different than the older R-Types which I've all played. First, you can save whenever you want. Second, you can customize your attack plan using specific equipment suitable for each mission. Third, the copy I ordered from Amazon 2 weeks ago came with a mini-R-Type fighter plastic model, which rules.

So this game is a hex based strategy game. If you liked Battletech, Car Wars, or Avalon Hill's WWII games back in the day you'll get off on this game. The action is still there but I'd say its more like baseball action than hockey, meaning slower like a chess game but still suspenseful. One thing I put an end to early is the cutscenes, which I turned off immediately to make the game faster.

Developers of portable games still haven't figured out that when you sit down to play you might only have 45 minutes during a train ride into work to play. This means at least for me that I can't play games where save points are spaced out or the game doesn't have the option to save when you want to. R-Type Command isn't that sort of game. You set up the strategy, establish your move and then sit back and see what your opponent figures out for you. If you are interrupted just save and come back later. Like chess the pieces are all waiting for you.

If you are on the fence, download the demo from the Playstation Network.

R-Type Strategy Fun!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: May 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I am having a blast with this game. I love R-Type games and strategy games so this is a perfect fit for me. The PSP is known as the strategy game system and R-Type does not disappoint.

I admit the game has things that erk me somewhat. An example of something that bothers me is that you can't turn your ships around - they always face right. However, all enemies always face left and it adds importance to your placement on the field. Also, it gives a reason for your Force (the spinning thingy you can attach to your ships) to be attached to your rear. If the enemies are behind you and you can only fire forward - all you need do is attach your force to the back of your ship and then you can shot in reverse.

This game is not for everyone. However, if you like strategy games and want something past the standard swords and magic kind you usually see on the shelf then pick this game up. I have put many hours in to it and am looking forward to many more hours of fun to come.

Finally, if you are on the fence on this then please pick it up only because its an Atlus game. Without them there would be a lot less niche games in the US (Trauma, Disgaia to name a few).

Disappointed

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 18
Date: May 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The R-Type series have always been fun...so I have never hesitated to purchase before reading about their reviews...and sorry to say I was so disappointed in this debacle of a game. Who in their right mind took the most beloved space shooter and use that game's name to destroy its reputation. I also enjoy strategy games but this is not even a good strategy game. It was frustrating confusing and boring to say the least. Rent before buying!

Not what I was especting.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: July 07, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Not even the 1/2 of the fun of any previously R-Type versions.
If you are looking for a great shooter, this is not the one.
Even worst, this is NOT a shooter.

Misleading

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 31, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Im usually pretty good about reading reviews. But this time i just watched part of the movie listed and made my purchase. Should have watched the whole thing because the first part is extremely misleading. Still a decent game if you like the whole rpg feel. But ive got enough rpg games, i dont need another. I wanted an action game, and action this game is not.

An effective strategy offshoot of the R-Type series

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The R-Type series takes an interesting detour with this competent hex-grid strategy game. The flashy style of the classic shooters is here, but entirely optional. Since the attacks are canned animations with annoying load times, you can thankfully choose how and when these are shown. That includes: full-screen, full-at-random, windowed, windowed-at-random, or off. As such, the lengthy load times of the animations should not receive as much negative emphasis as they tend to.

Beyond that issue is the overall gameplay itself. The campaign is surprisingly lengthy and generally well-paced in terms of availability of new unit types to mix things up. Enemy variety can also be surprising, forcing a readjustment of the forces you bring to the given stage. Only a sequence of missions around the mid-point that vary minimally tests one's patience.

Taken a few missions at a time between PSP play sessions, the game offers good long-term value and will prove most entertaining to those who like the idea of moving around R-Type units in a classic "Military Madness" gameplay style.

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