VGR Writes:
"Moving units with the stylus has worked for many DS games, so why not R-Type Tactics? It seems a mistake for it to be on the PSP and I believe it would sell much better on DS, especially considering the rate they are still selling at now. Local multiplayer is included and while it can be fun, it seems like a missed opportunity to lack online play for those who don't have 2 PSP's. The soundtrack isn't too bad, but it's hardly memorable.
R-Type Tactics is a good strategic game for the PSP, but I can't help feeling that it's on the wrong system. It'll be interesting to see what path the series takes from here, if they go for a sequel or go back to the classic gameplay that most crave. Tactics is an odd choice for them to begin with, but it does work and can be fun in small doses."
AG writes: "There are many of us who fondly remember the first time the Bydo Empire invaded. It was the genesis of a fantastic series of games that bore the now famous name of R-Type. But what of this latest offering? Surely a handheld format - especially one as potent as the PSP - is an ideal dwelling place for this granddaddy of side-scrolling shoot 'em ups?"
Today, 2nd January 2009, is the ninth day of Christmas. It may seem like Christmas is all but over-and-done with now, but Electronic Theatre are staying true to tradition and heading-on through those infamous twelve days! On this ninth day, The Twelve Games of Christmas enters its ninth edition, and today we run through the top-performing disc-based releases of September 2008. Hold onto your hats, it's going to be bumpy from here-on out!
Eurogamer: "As it stands, Final Fantasy Tactics and Disgaea still remain leagues ahead in the PSP's turn-based action stakes, but the stark space setting and the dedication to extracting the best elements of the R-Type universe and placing them in a new genre isn't entirely disagreeable. Indeed, with a better ranking or medal system this could have scored much better. A level editor, too, would have been nice, or maybe more than just ad-hoc two-player battles."
