R-Type Command

Infobox VG
title = flagicon|JPNflagicon|EUR-Type Tactics
flagicon|USAR-Type Command


caption = Japanese Edition cover art
developer = Irem
publisher = flagicon|JPN Irem
Enterbrain (demo)
flagicon|USA Atlus
flagicon|EU Rising Star Games
designer =
engine =
released = flagicon|JPN 2007-07-20 (demo)
2007-09-20
flagicon|USA 2008-05-06
flagicon|EU 2008-09-26
genre = turn-based strategy
modes = Single-player, Multiplayer
ratings = CERO: A
ESRB: Everyone 10+
PEGI: 3+
platforms = PlayStation Portable
media = UMD
requirements =

"R-Type Command", known in Japan and Europe as nihongo|"R-Type Tactics"|アールタイプ タクティクス, is a tactical shooter video game released in 2007 in Japan, and 2008 in the United States and Europe for PlayStation Portable. The main part of the game consists of two consecutive campaigns, in which the player controls first the forces of Earth, then the Bydo alien force. The game also supports multiplayer combat via Wi-Fi.

The gameplay is structured as a typical mission-based tactical role-playing game, but retains many of the specific traits of the "R-Type" series.

Japan early order includes "R-9A black version" figure.

Gameplay

"R-Type Command" has 58 levels, through which the player navigates an army of R-Type space fighters and support units, fighting with the enemy forces of the Bydo.

The side-scrolling nature of the "R-Type" series is preserved in "R-Type Command". Most levels are structured as in a side-scrolling shooter, with the player's units starting at the far left, and the objective at the far right. Units always face right, which has an important impact on gameplay, as certain attacks can only be performed in this direction.

Units

"R-Type Command" features the opposing armies of the Earth and the Bydo. The game features more than 100 different units, including many of the R9 fighters from the other "R-Type" games. Each fighter has unique abilities such as sub-space movement and a distinct set of attacks. During the game, the player acquires abilities enabling new units and upgrades to existing units to be purchased for his army. Furthermore, new units can be acquired by capturing certain objectives in levels.

Support units range from large carrier ships to maintenance units as well as the Force units, well-known from other games in the "R-Type" series.

Force units can either be controlled separately, or they can be attached to R-Type fighters. Attached Forces function as a unidirectional shield whilst providing the fighter with stronger attacks. When not attached, a Force is an independent unit which can sustain a great deal of damage. Thus, it may be used as a tank.

As in other "R-Type" titles, the TP-02C POW armor functions as a supply unit. It is also used for capturing objectives.

The Rr2o-3 has a similar function to the TP-02C, and has the added ability to repair friendly units.

Demo version

A demo version was included with Famitsu PSP Vol.8. It includes Mission A-1, A-2, B stages.

External links

* [http://www.irem.co.jp/official/rtypetactics/index.html Irem "R-TYPE TACTICS" page] (Japanese)
* [http://www.atlus.com/r-type/ Atlus "R-Type Command" Website] (English)
* [http://www.risingstargames.com/game.asp?gameID=49 Rising Star R-Type Tactics page]