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NCS Game Synopsis
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In the original R-Type game which was originally
released in 1987, players struck at the heart of the
Bydo Empire by maneuvering a versatile ship known as
the R-9a Arrowhead. By bolting on a powerful
accessory called the "Force" which was a weapon
amplifier, the R-9a was able to single handedly
wreck entire Bydo swarms and gargantuan bosses.
R-Type went on to become a legend in its own time
and spawned numerous sequels. In 2003, Irem shipped
R-Type Final and told the market to take the
game title literally. It would be the conclusive
R-Type shooter.
So far, Irem has kept true to its word and there hasn't been any
new R-Type shooters in the past few years. When we
spied R-Type Tactics in the preorder
listings a few months ago, we figured that some form
of R-Type would be better than none. With our quick
play-through of the game this morning, we're
enjoying the tactical action but we would have loved
a hidden original R-Type game bonus somewhere. Alas,
there's nothing that we've found so far although
there's a nifty Gallery Mode, a Movie Mode, and an
Online Battle Mode for two players to link up and do
the tactical battle versus thing.
As the game title suggests, R-Type Tactics is all about strategy and
tactical maneuvering where squadrons of R-Type ships
and a UFCS-05 Cargo Ship are marshaled into theaters
of combat. In the first level, the ships are
standard issue fighters such as the R-9B1 and the
Rwf-9A but more exotic ships and constructs may be used in later
missions.
Bonus R-9A Arrowhead Toy
Most of our customer preorders for R-Type Tactics will include
a bonus R-9A Arrowhead toy that's packaged in a
collectible box. Some assembly is required and a
Force weapon accessory is included. Both the
Arrowhead and Force can be mounted on an included
pedestal with transparent attachments. It's a
lovely gift from Irem and something we'll cherish
forever. Please note that we are sold out of
the R-Type Tactics game today but our restock
shipment of R-Type Tactics scheduled for next week
will also include the bonus Arrowhead toy. Orders
placed now will ship once we restock. Jan Code: 4536592000501
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Game Notes
» The main
menu contains seven selections as follows:
NEW GAME: Strike at the heart of the Bydo Empire in tactical theaters of war
which start in Earth orbit and then expands
outwards.
ONLINE BATTLE: Link up with another player through
the internet for a one-on-one tactical battle
OPTION: Toggle BGM, load and save data, and set some
other game modifiers.
RECORDS: View saved stats and information on some units
in the game such as the UFCS-05 and the R-0B1.
GALLERY: Inspect 32 CG stills from the game; two are
available at the outset and the rest require
unlocking
MOVIE: View the intro movie and two other cinemas
from the game (the other two must be unlocked)
HELP: Check out information on the game and read the
FAQ which contains six questions and answers
» After starting a new game, you'll have to add the
available ships to your roster and then move them to
the active battalion list. Once that's done, you'll
have a UFCS-05 Cargo Ship on the first page of your
actives and the following on the second page: two
Rwf-9As, a R9B1, a R-E1, and a TP-02C.
» After positioning your squadron on the appointed
grid array, press the TRIANGLE button and select
the UFCS-05 and the strategic drama begins. The
first battle pits your ships against two squadrons
of R-E1s, a squadron of Rwf-9As, a TP-02C, a
powerful F-A unit, and the enemy's own UFCS-05
cargo ship. The UFCS-05 is a very useful ship
because it regenerates HP, replenishes lost ships,
and supplies ammunition. As an added bonus, the
UFCS-05 can attack enemy units with a volley of laser
fire.
» In addition to attacking the enemy ships, your
prerogative is to protect the UFCS-05 since it is
the lifeblood of each mission and from which all
things flow. If the UFCS-05 is destroyed, it's game
over. Conversely, you'll win the first battle if you destroy the enemy's
UFCS-05.
» Movement is akin to other tactical battle games.
Select a unit to move and a lighted grid appears
which shows the range of movement. When adjacent to
an enemy or close enough to fire long-range
missiles, an attack option will also appear on the
available options for the active ship. To end your
turn after all units have been moved, push the
cursor onto empty space and press the "O" button. Select the last
selection and press "O" again to give the enemy a
chance to move its units.
» If an enemy squadron shoots a charged up mega-blast and one
of their own is in the way of the fire, their own
guys will be destroyed in a fit of friendly fire.
» Each squadron is made up of five ships which
attack in concert. Each attack is accompanied by a
short animated sequence which shows a volley of fire
being shot by the attacker and then the consequent
impact of the blast on the enemy units. Targeted
ships can also evade oncoming fire or counterattack
with missiles.
» Similar to the Super Robot Wars games, each encounter can be
lengthy and take up to an hour or more to complete.
» The quickest way to finish the first mission is by
concentrating your units on the enemy's UFCS-05.
Note that the R-9B1 does massive damage with its
missiles and we recommend using it against the UFCS
for a powerful first strike and then rallying the
other ships against it to finish it off. After
completing the first mission successfully, a new
image is added to the Gallery and you'll start the
second mission with two mighty F-A units at your
disposal.
» The third mission introduces the concept of "fog
of war" along with rocky obstacles that may be
blasted to make way through a mountain area.
» The Bwf-1Dα regenerates 1 unit every 1 turn.
The Rr2o-3 units that are unlocked in the fourth
level can "heal" other units. Watch out for the
Bh-Tb01 mech in the fourth level which can do a
lot of damage with its missile attacks. We faced
off against it in the upper quadrant of the level
where it decimated a few of our ships before we
sent the F-D against it.
» Irem boasts that 101 R ships from the R-Type
series are featured in the game along with
appearances from pretty much every single enemy
type. As you make your way through the first
few levels, familiar enemies from the original
R-Type (1987) game are faced off successively as
your squadron makes its way across the solar
system.
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