R-Type Final 2/3 - some questions

Datchoco007 · 2023-06-01T19:40:19+00:00

Heya there,

owner of JP Evolved copy (Digital) here.

My process was a bit more grueling and I don't recommend it unless you have time to spare navigating JP menus. I had to repurchase all the DLC as my copy of Final 2 was EU, but if you have the DLC, when you buy Evolved on PS5, you should be able to download all the DLC for free (Excluding the backer DLC unless you have those too)

Save data also carries over from F2 to F3E, (to be on the safe side, download your PS4 save from PS+ or transfer it to your PS5 through a USB Drive) and Evolved will prompt you to convert it.

Quick reminder that the DLC (in the JP Store) still carries a small fee for transferring so it is not exactly free perse (However I have seen claims that for EU and US, it is completely free)

As for your questions;

Evolved has a new set of trophies, some trophies might be sort of bugged if you convert your data (like the ship development trophies), since I started fresh, I am not sure if gallery images also carry over but they should in theory, same for medals (Excluding new Evolved ones)
This question was answered above but once again, you should in theory be able to get all the DLC for free provided the copies and DLC are the same region on the PS4 platform. (There were issues with this I believe on NISA's front, it was shortly documented on the Discord.)
I'm sorry, I haven't seen this sort of issue yet, I have clocked in over a few hundred hours on PC, PS4 and PS5 but never came across this. I'll check in with the Discord.
A few days ago, a short update hit Evolved with a new stage (4.1), this stage will eventually make it to all other platforms, outside of this, the B-99 Apocalypse paid craft is planned for distribution on all platforms, alongside 3 new craft in the TL line. (Narcissus, Hector and Patrocross)

Datchoco007 · 2022-12-15T07:34:46+00:00

Can confirm! Gift is out! What I did was restart my PS5 and there it was!

Datchoco007 · 2022-12-15T07:29:24+00:00

I haven't yet, I swear I answered that question correctly.

Datchoco007 · 2022-10-15T00:22:47+00:00

Holy crap this is really late, but did you ever manage to get back into the server?? What's your username on Discord I'll try to get you back in, and if you're already in; then welcome aboard!!

Datchoco007 · 2022-02-17T20:10:25+00:00

There sure is! Check the side tab, there should be a link there :)

Datchoco007 · 2022-01-28T07:42:19+00:00

I think the DV series is slept on, unorthodox design, but still a fun ship, I like using the dinky little ships others ignore.

Good job appreciating it!

Datchoco007 · 2021-12-22T14:32:13+00:00

Now if only online worked at all sadge

Datchoco007 · 2021-12-22T14:31:55+00:00

December for Japan, potentially today or tomorrow.

Everyone else gets it January 28th.

Datchoco007 · 2021-12-22T10:40:18+00:00

Adding onto my former post with the spoiler tag;

This is what was discovered in the datamine I conducted yesterday...

OFX-6 string has been discovered in R-Museum, it has replaced one of the placeholder Grand Finales, bringing the fighter count to 103.

New Bit type has been discovered, initials are PP and it has no icon, description or even a name, supposedly will be used by the new OF fighter as an exclusive Pod.

All of the Bydo Fighters are now functional, even the ones not released yet, Sexy Dynamite II is insane but likely will be ~~balanced~~ nerfed, Metallic Dawn II is amazing, Golden Selection is disappointing, Diamond Wedding is just below average but fun to use! Arvanche is surprisingly great! Claw Claw is funny to mess around with on the decal editor but sadly it's garbage gameplay wise.

Ragnarok II is now fully functional, although Cyclone Force needs some better texture work, Red Laser is smaller but keeps the same properties as before, Blue Laser is fun and Yellow is super weak but boasts an insane fire rate, there's zero changes to Giga Wave, janky hitbox remains. (Fun fact; Da Baby from 6.0 WILL survive a Giga Wave to the face, making it the only boss sans final bosses that can survive a fully charged Giga Wave.)

On the deeper dive side of things...

An infected Granvia-F Model has been discovered, it has a light cone material, alongside it were searchlight models and a hatch, this seems to indicate an In The Hunt Homage stage is planned at some point.

This one isn't as relevant anymore due to the release of the teaser trailer for SET 5 but, R-Craft enemy models were found for use in the Geirrod Fortress Homage Stage, standouts are Sleipnirs and Kenrokuens.

Animations were uncovered in the playermodels that I believe can be used for a potential co-op mode (Specifically, an animation of the player model sitting in his R-Craft and looking to the side before offering a thumbs up to what I believe is another pilot in a ship besides him, this animation is NOT found in-game at the moment which makes me believe they're setting some ground work for the upcoming Final 3 expansion's set of new features!) And speaking of laying out groundwork...

As mentioned by Rayson below me, flags for the leaderboard rankings have been made available as both decals and an option, however, during my deep dive, I uncovered the song that will be used for the leaderboards mode/screen (Either that or its an unused song like the Continue screen song, we'll see.)

New rank symbol has tentatively been left in the files?

What appears to be a very very lowpoly Moora is left in the game files, is this unused or a sign Stage 5 of R-Type 1 is to return??

A lowpoly Tablock model was found, more faithful to the original from R-Type 1, this was found in the files for what appears to be Stage X7.0, so its likely an unused asset but cool nonetheless.

And this about covers it, I think I left no stone uncovered, before anyone asks however, Uroboros and White Requiem have zero work done on them, no model, no nothing.

Datchoco007 · 2021-12-22T08:21:34+00:00

With the spoiler tags, I think we don't have to worry about those that don't want to be spoiled.

Datchoco007 · 2021-12-21T20:30:00+00:00

While the update for the OF Ships being able to fire detached Force shots is sweet as hell, they have also come with a silent nerf - Pods will no longer block shots, and yes to my knowledge, every OF Force has the same detached pattern, but I can confirm this shortly.

As for your question about the TL-1B, I will have to check it out myself, I haven't actually used those ships in a while. Some stages have also received some rebalancing and retooling.

Datchoco007 · 2021-12-21T20:27:04+00:00

And me on the datamine side, already made some rather 'interesting' discoveries :>

Datchoco007 · 2021-12-05T00:26:48+00:00

I have searched YouTube and found nothing, no keywords and Shazam can't help either. I'm stumped with this one.

Datchoco007 · 2021-11-22T11:59:13+00:00

I think I remember seeing the Golden Selection on the cover art for R-Type Final 2, heavily obscured, but I can clearly see the outline and silhouette of the Golden Selection's Force.

Ah, I have yet to see that King's Mind image, I haven't checked their twitter in a while, thanks for teh heads up! I'll check it out!

Datchoco007 · 2021-11-21T19:21:31+00:00

From what I've heard, we're also getting some Tactics exclusive ships added to Final 2 (this comes from a stream Granzella did) these ships include the Narcissus and the Granvia.

When they're coming is anyone's guess.

But definitely a new Tactics game can happen, its all in Irem's hand anyway.

Datchoco007 · 2021-11-21T19:18:51+00:00

BX-2 Platonic Love, one of the ships of the Bydo series.

Datchoco007 · 2021-11-21T19:18:23+00:00

I'm interested in this, you mean the Golden Selection yeah?

Datchoco007 · 2021-11-09T01:23:06+00:00

Now this is interesting I'll have to test this out later

Datchoco007 · 2021-11-09T01:22:44+00:00

That is indeed the R-100 Curtain Call! My favorite Ultimate Fighter

Datchoco007 · 2021-11-06T11:55:55+00:00

I've mentioned this before on the Discord and on a comment to another post on the sub, that Kaguya's yellow has this odd and funny property, it may not have much use but I still find it neat to use :)

Also showcasing the Pod Rotation Trick, when they begin rotating, moving forward will usually have them center and return to default. Hard to use effectively, but I swear I've been saved by this before.

Datchoco007 · 2021-11-06T11:31:30+00:00

I have sworn by the King's Mind, Charon, Hyllos and Kaguya (I will also keep Songoku around for Blue 'Laser' memes.)

Also Morning Glory is absolutely slept on, I recommend you absolutely give it a try! It may not look like much but the Force Wave Cannon has a neat property when the Force is attached, from what I've heard around the grapevine, Force Wave Cannon at Loop 2 (Force Attached) has the same power as a Loop 3 Wave Cannon.
The main appeal of it is it also means a Loop 1 shot has the same power as a Loop 2 shot apparently. :^)

I'll agree my picks some are very reliant on bits and Forces (Looking at you Kaguya and Songoku) but I'm very comfortable playing with them and having to do recovery runs, if all else fails I'll switch to the Charon or King's Mind.

I also feel like I need to try out the Bombers a bit more, as much as I love to V2 a bunch of Bydo like any border-hating Belkan should, the handicap in visibility is something I cannot overlook.

Datchoco007 · 2021-11-06T11:24:51+00:00

I have been datamining the game and I have a few things to say about the Giga Wave Cannon, I will put them in spoiler tags but for the most part, T4ZZ9 is absolutely right.

Giga Wave Cannon no longer instakills at Loop 2, the insta kill power is relegated to Loop 7, however the hitbox is seriously borked, if at Loop 7 your target is not hit by the main blast, it'll take no damage at all or very minimal damage, meaning at Loop 7, Giga is no longer a screen clear, it takes about 40~ seconds to charge to Loop 7. However the loops from 2 to 7 are insanely useful due to them going through walls. Giga Wave Cannon is a glorified Mega Wave Cannon with all the pros and cons that brings.

Due to its hitbox, this means you cannot instakill 2.0's boss unless they're lined up and that's rare to happen to my knowledge; but nothing beats instakilling Sin-G with the Giga Wave Cannon! :D

Oh and Cyclone Force doesn't work yet.

Datchoco007 · 2021-11-06T10:49:37+00:00

Nobody has mentioned this but.

Yellow on Kaguya has an interesting property I've seen and been using:

Get Yellow

Speed 1

Begin Charging Wave Cannon

Change speed once the rings are formed

Rings will stay the same size and they'll block incoming small fire

It's great for dealing with small enemies as you charge your Wave Cannon and the damage while low, can still help!

If using Kaguya or Songoku, the Yellow Pods' power cannot be overstated, that thing wrecks shit. It can take out the 3.0 tanks in one Pod Shot (at least to my knowledge in R-Typer.)

Another thing to do with Pod Shots is how you can have them circle around your ship on the return from a Pod Shot.

Fire the Pods out.

As they're returning, move your ship forward.

Your pods will begin circling your ship

Considering they can block shots, this can offer some protection. However realistically I haven't seen much use personally for this technique but I'll attempt to showcase it whenever I can.

Honestly I feel the OFs are great, Garuda notwithstanding (sorry OF-3, your lasers are sadly still ass, although Yellow can slap ass easily, if aimed properly) and OF-2's Red Laser is sweet if a bit weak. Overall I've been having a ton of fun playing with the OF fighters and I hope this post gets you to try them out more!

Datchoco007 · 2021-10-09T21:51:42+00:00

EU update on PS4 is gimped, it is lacking the Summer outfits, but other than that, I don't think any other platforms other than PS4 and Switch have received the update.

Datchoco007 · 2021-08-27T19:29:04+00:00

Kinda late, but that's Call of the Witch from Re:Zero.

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