Granzella, developer ofCity Shrouded in ShadowandDisaster Report 4 Plus: Summer Memories, is trying to revive theR-Type Finalseries with a sequel. UnlikeDisaster Report 4, whichwas revived in a more conventional sense, Granzella is hoping to raise funds forR-Type Final 2via aKickstarter campaignthat launched today.
R-Type Final 2is hoping to raise$416,152in just one week on Kickstarter, and it is already well on its way towards that goal. On the game’s Kickstarter page, the developers explain that this game “will pursue uniqueness of the fighters and coolness of attacks that appeared inR-Type Final. In addition, more customizable elements for fighters will be available. You will be able to change the coloring, types of weapons, and decals.” Granzella has even set up special social media goals onFacebookandTwitterthat will unlock special decals for the game if goals are met.
The game will also include a variety of difficulty level for those who think the game is too tough. The Kickstarter page also highlights a variety of ships and levels that will be inR-Type Final 2. Despite the campaign’s short length, Granzella has set up stretch goals for getting funding through $2,500,000. Stretch goals highlights include cross region and platform leaderboards at $500,000, and reproducing stages from otherR-Typegames for every stretch goal met between $900,000 and $2,250,000.
When it comes to risks and challenges, the developers seem confident in the project but point out that they will have to work hard to ensure the game is fun and balanced. They also briefly state that “depending on the platform, the delivery date may vary. Also, it may take some time depending on which country or region it is delivered,” so it is possible thatR-Type Final 2won’t release on all platforms in all regions at the same time. Hopefully, the game can avoid the backlash other nostalgia inspired KickStarters likeYooka-LayleeandMighty No. 9received.
A lot of screenshots and art were released to commemorate the Kickstarter campaign’s launch, so you can check those out below. According to the game’s Kickstarter page,R-Type Final 2is targeting a December 2020 release date and will release for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch worldwide.
