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Nabaza.net-The MarketPlace - R-Type Command
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List Price: $39.99
Our Price: $35.99
Your Save: $ 4.00 ( 10% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Atlus
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Video Game
Brand: Atlus
EAN: 0730865600045
ESRB Age Rating: Rating Pending
Feature: Long‐running R‐Type shooter franchise enters the turn‐based strategy realm for the first time
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Atlus
Manufacturer: Atlus
Model: 8014822
Platform: Sony PSP
Publisher: Atlus
Release Date: 2008-05-06
Studio: Atlus
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Features
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Long‐running R‐Type shooter franchise enters the turn‐based strategy realm for the first time
Head-to-head local multiplayer via the PSP wireless communication feature, play against a friend in Wireless Ad Hoc mode for a one-on-one strategy battle!
Demo to be available via PlayStation Store prior to game release
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Editorial Reviews:
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Prepare for Interstellar Tactical Warfare! In R-Type Command, you are plunged head-first into a desperate war against the mysterious alien race known as the Bydo. Humanity sends wave after wave of fighters into Bydo space - none of which are ever heard from again. Mankind's main hope now resides with a lone commander sent to lead a small armada on a perilous mission into the heart of the Bydo Empire. Low on fuel and forced to scavenge resources and equipment from his surroundings, the commander must use all his cunning and wits if he hopes to succeed, let alone make it home alive. For the first time in the series, you can take command of the Bydo forces as they launch their assault on Earth. You have nearly 100 different units at your disposal and it's up to you to choose the best fleet for battle. Upgrade your existing units or purchase new ones. With the PSP wireless communication feature play against a friend in Wireless Ad Hoc mode for a one-on-one strategy battle.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: If you are on the fence.....
Comment: This is one of those games that you must have! If you want a great game, here it is! Plus you can take it with you....
Don't be fooled, R-Type Command is solid!! Buy it today!!
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Summary: An effective strategy offshoot of the R-Type series
Comment: The R-Type series takes an interesting detour with this competent hex-grid strategy game. It mixes the flashy style of the classic shooters with slower-paced balancing of tactical considerations.
It is important to note that the flashy animations are 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 (if not on Amazon, at "professional" review sites).
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. You'll also receive titles that act as a rating of how well you handled the stage, as well as experience pts and resources to build additional ships.
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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Summary: Misleading
Comment: 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.
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Summary: Not what I was especting.
Comment: 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.
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Summary: Thinking Mans R-Type - Total Fun
Comment: 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.
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