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R-Type Final 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch • 2021

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Quick resume

R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.

Global score

75/100

Genres

Action, Arcade, Shooter, Platform

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    Pros

    • Faithful to classic r-type gameplay
    • Large variety of ships and customization
    • Challenging and rewarding difficulty
    • Good replay value with branching paths and dlc
    • Solid controls and responsive gameplay

    Cons

    • Some levels and graphics feel inconsistent or unfinished
    • High price with some content locked behind dlc
    • Steep learning curve and punishing difficulty
    • Ui and menu navigation issues on pc
    • Resource grinding for ship unlocks can be tedious

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have extensive freedom to customize and build their own ships with many parts and abilities, allowing personal playstyle and strategic choices."

      Capsule for Sector Six Sector Six

      "Players can choose from a large variety of ships with unique abilities and customize their appearance, allowing personal control over playstyle and decisions."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      5

      "The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling, requiring mastery of mechanics, precise platforming, and boss fights."

      Capsule for ANTONBLAST ANTONBLAST

      "The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling, requiring mastery of enemy patterns, precise movements, and strategic use of upgrades."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and mastery rather than direct competition; no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards."

      Capsule for Hollow Knight Hollow Knight

      "Focus is on personal progression and mastery rather than direct competition; no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "High replay value driven by unlocking ships, completing shadow missions, daily challenges, and the desire to beat high scores."

      Capsule for Beat Hazard 2 Beat Hazard 2

      "High replay value with many ships to unlock, branching paths, and DLC content encourages habitual and extended play."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "The game is a single-player experience with no cooperative multiplayer elements mentioned."

      Capsule for Keeper's Toll Keeper's Toll

      "The game is a single-player experience with no cooperative multiplayer elements mentioned."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Customization of spaceship colors and decals, plus variety in weapons and power-ups, allows creative expression within gameplay."

      Capsule for Chicken Invaders 5 Chicken Invaders 5

      "Customization options for ships and pilots, including decals and colors, allow creative expression within predefined frameworks."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is focused on individual progression."

      Capsule for Ittle Dew 2+ Ittle Dew 2+

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is focused on individual skill and progression."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a nostalgic, fun distraction with immersive sci-fi platforming and shooting."

      Capsule for Akimbot Akimbot

      "Players use the game as a challenging distraction and nostalgic escape into a sci-fi shoot-em-up world."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia; no indications of obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Vox Populi Vox Dei 2 Vox Populi Vox Dei 2

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia; no indications of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Encourages trying different ships, weapons, upgrades, and tactics to overcome challenges."

      Capsule for EVERSPACE™ EVERSPACE™

      "Large variety of ships with different abilities and upgrade paths encourages experimentation and trying new strategies."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Levels have branching paths and hidden secrets encouraging discovery, though mostly linear progression."

      Capsule for Insanity's Blade Insanity's Blade

      "Branching stage paths and DLC stages offer some discovery, though levels are mostly known and memorized for mastery."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Ship customization and visual personalization allow for player self-expression."

      Capsule for Underspace Underspace

      "Players can customize ship colors, decals, and pilot appearances, enabling self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "The game features imaginative sci-fi and fantasy settings with alien enemies and over-the-top weapons."

      Capsule for Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta) Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta)

      "The game features imaginative sci-fi settings, alien enemies, and futuristic ships, consistent with the R-Type series fantasy."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social interaction; primarily a solo experience with limited community engagement."

      Capsule for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition

      "Minimal social interaction; primarily a solo experience with limited community engagement."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills and knowledge to improve scores and unlock ships, showing clear learning progression."

      Capsule for Bit Blaster XL Bit Blaster XL

      "Players improve skills through learning enemy patterns and mastering levels; unlocking ships provides a sense of progression."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for Dishonored 2 Dishonored 2

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to difficulty and fast-paced gameplay."

      Capsule for Blaite Blaite

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to difficulty and precision gameplay."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing; gameplay is individual."

      Capsule for Taur Taur

      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing; gameplay is individual."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; purely single-player experience."

      Capsule for Stellar Blade™ Stellar Blade™

      "No leadership or group management roles; purely single-player experience."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on acquiring new ships, upgrades, and resources to advance through the game."

      Capsule for Space Pirates and Zombies Space Pirates and Zombies

      "Strong emphasis on unlocking and upgrading a large number of ships and collecting resources."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -3

      "Game is challenging and can be frustrating, requiring focus and persistence rather than relaxation."

      Capsule for Valdis Story: Abyssal City Valdis Story: Abyssal City

      "The game is challenging and can be frustrating, requiring focus and persistence rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Visual effects, combo animations, and music provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

      Capsule for Fairy Bloom Freesia Fairy Bloom Freesia

      "Visual effects, lighting, and music provide sensory stimulation and excitement, though some graphics are inconsistent."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal and not publicly evaluated."

      Capsule for ONE PIECE ODYSSEY ONE PIECE ODYSSEY

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal and not publicly evaluated."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      2

      "Some narrative elements and lore exist but are minimal; focus is on gameplay rather than story immersion."

      Capsule for Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate

      "Some narrative elements and lore exist but are minimal; gameplay focuses on action rather than story immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires tactical planning, memorization of enemy patterns, and strategic use of resources."

      Capsule for Hotline Miami Hotline Miami

      "Requires strategic planning, memorization, and tactical positioning to overcome enemy patterns and level design."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "High tension and challenge in boss fights and combat encounters provide suspense and excitement."

      Capsule for Hollow Knight: Silksong Hollow Knight: Silksong

      "High tension and suspense from difficult boss fights and challenging stages provide thrill and adrenaline."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      -2

      "Mixed opinions on value; some find it worth the price especially on sale, others criticize DLC pricing and pay-to-win aspects."

      Capsule for Company of Heroes 2 - The British Forces Company of Heroes 2 - The British Forces

      "Mixed reviews on value; some find the price high for content and quality, others appreciate the replayability and DLC."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      5

      "Core gameplay involves combat, destruction of enemies and bosses, and intense shooting action."

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      "Core gameplay involves combat, destruction of enemies and bosses, and shooting mechanics."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      4

      "Players must avoid death from one-hit kills and manage resources like slow motion to survive."

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      "Players must avoid death and manage power-ups carefully; one-hit kills and checkpoints emphasize survival."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026