R-Type Final 3 Evolved
Is a horizontal-scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Granzella. Part of Irem's long-running R-Type series, it is a sequel to R-Type Final released in 2004, and the first R-Type game in over a decade, after the release of R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate in 2009. The game was released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on April 29, 2021.
Also recorded as R-Type Final 3
R-Type Final 3 Evolved
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- Date
- 2023
- Publisher
- Granzella · Nippon Ichi Software
- Language
- English
- Genre
- horizontally scrolling shooter · shoot 'em up
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Is a horizontal-scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Granzella. Part of Irem's long-running R-Type series, it is a sequel to R-Type Final released in 2004, and the first R-Type game in over a decade, after the release of R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate in 2009. The game was released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on April 29, 2021.
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An updated version titled was released for the PlayStation 5 on March 23, 2023. The western versions of the game are published by NIS America. R-Type Final 2 is the first game in the series to be released outside of Japan since R-Type Dimensions in 2009. It was released on April 30, 2021, and Final 3 Evolved was released in late April 2023.
Key facts
Key facts
• Title — R-Type Final 2 • Developer — Granzella • Series — R-Type • Engine — * Unreal Engine 4 • Unreal Engine 5 (Final 3) • Platforms — * Nintendo Switch • PlayStation 4 • Windows • Xbox One • Xbox Series X/S • PlayStation 5 (Final 3) • Released — R-Type Final 2R-Type Final 3 Evolved • Genre — Horizontal-scrolling shooter • Modes — Single-player • Producer — Goro Matsuo • Designer — Kazuma Kujo
Development
Development
On April 1, 2019, Granzella released a teaser trailer for R-Type Final 2. Later that day, the company confirmed via Twitter that the game was not an April Fools joke and was actively in development. A crowdfunding campaign was announced to be taking place in May, with an additional campaign also taking place in October the same year. The crowdfunding campaign ended on November 1, 2019, raising total of, to be develop in-game contents, including tribute battle stages from the previous R-TYPE titles, worldwide subtitles support. The developers announced that there would be rewards to give to those who contributed, receiving different sets of gifts depending on the various funded tiers they made into the project; these sets include the physical copy of the game, its digital version, the original soundtrack CD, a hardcover art book, and a T-shirt, as well as the contributor's name to be featured in the endgame credits. There were also 4 brand new player-ships developed for the title. The game was developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4. R-Type Final 2 was produced by Goro Matsuo and designed by Kazuma Kujo. Kujo previously worked on R-Type Delta, R-Type Tactics and R-Type Final, as well as in other titles like several games in the Disaster Report series. The game was released on April 29, 2021, in Japan, and on April 30, 2021, worldwide.
R-Type Final 3 Evolved
R-Type Final 3 Evolved
On June 18, 2021, Granzella Inc. confirmed the roadmap of updates with the free upgrade for R-Type Final 3 Evolved. On October 27, 2022, a website for R-Type Final 3 Evolved was revealed, announcing the game for PlayStation 5. The game brings back all stages from R-Type Final 2 and other stages from previous installments in the series fully remade in Unreal Engine 5 as well as seven stages personally made by designer Kazuma Kujo exclusive to the PlayStation 5. Other new features include a performance-based difficulty system, advanced customizations options for ships and pilots, global rankings, a virtual reality launch demo for the aircraft launch sequence, a new multiplayer mode that supports up to six players, and an online metaverse area called R Park. R Park serves as a lobby for the multiplayer mode where players can share strategies and compete in minigames for R Points that can be used for customization. On January 27, 2023, the game was officially announced to be released overseas by NIS America on April 28, 2023. A deluxe edition and special edition of the game were also made available for pre-order. The deluxe edition of the game includes a one-disc "Discovery" soundtrack and a softcover artbook. The special edition includes all content from the deluxe edition as well as a two-disc “Starfighter” soundtrack and an R-9A Arrowhead keychain light.
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R-Type Final 3 Evolved published.
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R-Type Final 3 Evolved is recorded as published in 2023.
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Reception
The PlayStation 4 version of R-Type Final 2 sold 8,693 physical copies within its first week on sale in Japan, and was the twelfth best-selling retail game of the week in the country. The Xbox Series X/S version of R-Type Final 2 received generally positive reviews, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. The PlayStation 4 and Switch versions of R-Type Final 2 received mixed or average reviews.
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- 1.Hassan, Mohamed. R-Type Final 3 Evolved Announces April Western Release Date. DualShockers. 2023-02-03.
- 2.D'Angelo, William. R-Type Final 3 Evolved Launches in the West in April for PS5. VGChartz. 2023-02-02.
- 3.YouTube. R-TYPE FINAL2 -Teaser. March 31, 2019.
- 4.Granzella. Production Project of "R-TYPE FINAL2" for PS4 Has Kicked Off. April 2, 2019.
- 5.Barder, Ollie. 'R-Type Final 2' Has Been Announced For The PlayStation 4. Forbes. April 2, 2019.
- 6.R-TYPE FINAL2 is NOT an April Fools' joke. We have been seriously working on this project. Play stay tuned. #rtype https://rtypefinal2.com/. 1112709584026660864. 1 April 2019.
- 7.Robinson, Martin. R-Type Final 2 is real and very much not a joke. Eurogamer. April 3, 2019.
- 8.Granzella Confirms R-Type Final 2 Is The Real Deal. Siliconera. 2019-04-01.
- 9.R-Type Final 2 PS4 crowdfunding campaign coming in May. Shacknews. April 2019.
- 10.Additional Crowdfunding Campaign. R-Type Final 2 - Official Website. 2019-11-01.
- 11.R-TYPE FINAL 2 Brand new player-ships announcement and details. 4gamer.net. 2019-10-12.
- 12.Wong, Alistair. R-Type Final 2 Handily Jets Past Its Kickstarter Goal In Two Days. Siliconera. Curse LLC. June 5, 2019.
- 13.Wong, Alistair. Granzella's Kazuma Kujo On Why R-Type Final 2 Became A Reality. Siliconera. April 6, 2019.
- 14.『R-TYPE FINAL2』が本当に作られることになったその経緯とは!? 開発のキーマンである九条一馬氏にインタビュー. Famitsu.com.
- 15.R-Type Final 2 launches April 30 in the west. Western release set for one day after the Japanese release. Gematsu. January 29, 2021.
- 16.R-Type Final 3 Announced As Free Update To R-Type Final 2. gamespot.com.
- 17.Moyse, Chris. R-Type Final 3 Evolved in development for PS5. Destructoid. 2022-10-26.
- 18.Romano, Sal. R-Type Final 3 Evolved first details, screenshots. Gematsu. 2022-10-27.
- 19.America, N. I. S. R-Type Final 3 Evolved. NIS America.
- 20.McFerran, Damien. R-Type Final 3 Evolved Gets PS5 Release Date. Noisy Pixel. July 2025.
- 21.Romano, Sal. R-Type Final 3 Evolved to be published by NIS America in the west. Gematsu. 2022-10-29.
- 22.R-Type Final 2 for PlayStation 4 Reviews. Metacritic.
- 23.R-Type Final 2 for Switch Reviews. Metacritic.
- 24.R-Type Final 2 for Xbox Series X Reviews. Metacritic.
- 25.thegamesmachine.it. R-Type Final 2 – Recensione. 12 August 2020.
- 26.R-Type Final 2 Review (Switch) Aces high. Nintendo Life. 30 August 2021.
- 27.Lefler, Bryan. R-Type Final 2 review - Not too hype, still my type. Shacknews. 30 August 2021.
- 28.Theriault, Donald. R-Type Final 2 (Switch) Review. Nintendo World Report. 30 August 2021.
- 29.Taylor, Khari. R-Type Final 2 (Xbox Series X) Review. Computer Games Magazine. 30 August 2021.
- 30.Mini Review: R-Type Final 2 (PS4) - One of the Greatest Shmups Ever Gets a Timely Sequel Aces high. Push Square. 30 August 2021.
- 31.Romano, Sal. Famitsu Sales: 4/26/21 – 5/9/21 [Update 2]. Gematsu. May 13, 2021.
- 32.metacritic.com. R-Type Final 2 for PlayStation 4 Reviews. Metacritic.
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