TA Review 4.5/5 http://toucharcade.com/2014/02/13/r-type-ii-review/ "R-Type II falls just a bit short of the first game, in my opinion, but due to the relative scarcity of rereleases, it's likely to be a slightly more fresh experience than the original game for many people. I'm not sure whether the step up in challenge is something people will like or not, but that should factor into whether or not you pick this game up. If you bought the first R-Type and couldn't make much progress even on unlimited mode, you should probably steer clear of the sequel. If, however, you relish a serious challenge, R-Type II is going to suit you just fine. It's not quite the experience the first game was, but it comes awfully close, and that's enough to put it in the top tier of shoot-em-ups on the App Store." 148 Review 3/5 http://www.148apps.com/reviews/rtype-2-review/ "To help mitigate some of the extreme challenge there’s that unlimited lives mode, but the problem with it is that everything starts to get a bit grating after an extremely short matter of time. The music, which sounds cool for the first minute? It is now the soundtrack of death. Simple enemy formations now become challenging because they require more attention from the player than just rote repetition, but when trying again and again that’s just what happens, and then those sections become difficult and the cycle of frustration continues unabated. R-Type 2 is unrelenting, and only shmup experts will see much of this game without rage quitting. The port is solid, but the game is only for a limited audience." R-TYPE II DotEmu A CLASSIC OLD-SCHOOL GAME R-Type II is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade game developed and published by Irem in 19… TouchArcade Rating: $1.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsA CLASSIC OLD-SCHOOL GAME R-Type II is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade game developed and published by Irem in 1989. This classic old-school game is the sequel to R-Type and the story takes place two years after. The player controls a ship called the R-9C which is an improved version of its predecessor, the R-9. The Bydo Empire is back! Take it down with power-ups, two new types of weapons, the Search Laser and Shotgun Laser, and a new anti-ground unit bomb. WITH ORIGINAL FEATURES •Unlock six levels each with its own unique boss. •Upgrade to new weapons, power-ups, and attachments to fight wave of enemies. •Keep original graphics or choose improved ones thanks to filter and scanline options … AND NEW FEATURES TOO! •Choose between three difficulty settings: unlimited (unlimited lives), normal (same as original) & insane (more challenge!). •Two control modes: Touch and virtual D-Pad •Customizable controls •Auto Fire ON/OFF •Available in 10 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Portuguese. •Play in full-screen, or keep the game’s original screen ratio •Game Center: 11 unlockable achievements + online leaderboards (normal & insane modes only) •Universal version •Support iOS 7 controllers Are you looking for challenge? R-Type II is the perfect game! Information Seller:DotEmu Genre:Action, Arcade Release:Feb 13, 2014 Updated:Jul 15, 2021 Version:1.2.6 Size:45.1 MB TouchArcade Rating: User Rating: (3) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel Dirty Harry Hannahan Well-Known Member Apr 14, 2011 1,661 0 0 Planet Earth #2 Dirty Harry Hannahan, Aug 21, 2014 Great game. Highly recommended. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in