Reviews of R-TYPE II

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List of user reviews and ratings for R-TYPE II

Total ratings

4.39 (Rating count: 6,474)

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Review summary

R-TYPE II on Android is lauded as a faithful, nostalgic port with fun, challenging gameplay and solid device compatibility, including good touch controls and controller support. The retro visuals and atmosphere are a big draw for fans. Main drawbacks are its punishing difficulty, UI visibility issues around hazards (including left-handed visibility concerns), and sporadic update/compatibility issues on newer devices. Overall, a beloved premium-feel port for retro-game fans.

Pros

Nostalgia and faithful reproduction of the classic R-Type II
Fun, engaging, and challenging arcade gameplay
Excellent Android compatibility with good touch controls and controller support
Strong value for money; many feel it's worth the premium price
Retro visuals/graphics that preserve the original feel

Cons

Extreme difficulty that many players find punishing
UI/visibility issues: hazards and edges can be hard to discern; left-handed visibility concerns; requests for better differentiation or a sensitivity option
Occasional compatibility/update issues on newer Android devices (perceived lack of ongoing support)

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.80

All time rating average: 4.39

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21% (14)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-03	Pe*****	good sheit
good sheit
2026-04-07	Lo*****	This game is set to the most difficult setting which makes it unplayable at times , there should be an option for beginner players .
This game is set to the most difficult setting which makes it unplayable at times , there should be an option for beginner players .
2026-02-28	Ol*****	An Awesome port of an Amazing classic! Too much fun (much like R-Type I)!!
An Awesome port of an Amazing classic! Too much fun (much like R-Type I)!!
2026-02-22	Ro*****	like the 80s......for a guys in his 50s who spent a lot of pocket money on this ......😎✌️❤️🖖
like the 80s......for a guys in his 50s who spent a lot of pocket money on this ......😎✌️❤️🖖
2026-02-12	Mi*****	game is so ridiculously hard I almost feel like it's a waste of money
game is so ridiculously hard I almost feel like it's a waste of money
2026-01-03	Ps*****	Awesome game, a perfect version
Awesome game, a perfect version
2025-11-17	D *****	no longer support after update Android or Samsung...
no longer support after update Android or Samsung...
2025-10-26	Br*****	Great
Great
2025-09-13	mc*****	Absolutely fun, awesome, and nostalgic!
Absolutely fun, awesome, and nostalgic!
2025-08-20	As*****	It's very good,it even works on a Samsung A 9plus tablet.😍
It's very good,it even works on a Samsung A 9plus tablet.😍