R-Type Delta: HD Boosted

R-Type Delta: HD Boosted

November 20, 2025

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76.7

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Critic Reviews (27)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Nov 2025
82.0 /100

"R-Type Delta: HD Boosted is an absolute gem of a shoot &s;em up that&s;s near and dear to my heart but holy hot darn, will it make you want to rip your hair out so make sure you bring plenty …"

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Alana Dunitz GameGrin Nov 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

73.0

"R-Type Delta: HD Boosted is a great remake of the original PlayStation game. It looks and sounds excellent, and even with the quality-of-life improvements, it&s;s still incredibly intense!"

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Andrew Camac WayTooManyGames Nov 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

52.0

"R-Type Delta: HD Boosted to me feels like a game laser-focused toward existing fans of the R-Type franchise who may have missed out on it when it first came out. While certainly enjoyable, it isn’t the title I would say …"

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Andrew Thornton Hey Poor Player Nov 2025
80.0 /100

"R-Type Delta is an incredible SHMUP that sits among the very best of its era, or any era for that matter. Its high level of difficulty and low level of adaptability may turn some players off, but genre fans who …"

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Ashley Barnett-Cosgrove MKAU Gaming Nov 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

20.0

"R-Type Delta: HD Boosted is a shoot ‘em up genre for those looking to get that nostalgic hit. Its unforgiving gameplay is only for the hardcore fans of the genre. With updated graphics and newly added music, it certainly deserves …"

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Az Elias Cubed3 Nov 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

30.0

"The move to a 3D presentation came out well for R-Type Delta, and it looks great all these years later in this revamped format. An excellent soundtrack makes every stage more exciting, and the variety of spacecraft to choose from …"

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Carlos França Junior GameBlast Nov 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"R-Type Delta: HD Boosted is an essential title for fans of shoot &s;em ups, and its revamped version has made it as appealing as many current titles. However, if you&s;re not a fan of the genre—or don&s;t enjoy dying thousands …"

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Connor Nichols Seafoam Gaming Nov 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"When most of the game is super authentic to the PS1 original, it just makes no sense to me for a lot of other aspects to be so grossly wrong. Add in the lack of anything like online leaderboards, and …"

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Dan Boise Completexbox Nov 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

35.0

"R-Type Delta: HD Boosted is a fun, addictive shmup. While offering a reasonable challenge, it’s not “pulling out your hair” hard. It’s overall well balanced and any death incurred are on you; this game will make you learn from your …"

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Danny Neleman Retrolike.net Nov 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"R-Type Delta HD Boosted feels like a obligatory act of preservation out of capitalism than a celebration of a cult classic of the Playstation 1 era. It does what it needs to do and not a lick more. The upscaling …"

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David Temple Pure Nintendo Nov 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"This isn&s;t the least pricey shmup option out there. But for the asking price, R Type Delta: HD Boosted delivers value for money. The game looks good, sounds good, and has replayability. If you like a shmup, go get this …"

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Fernando Sánchez 33bits Nov 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

86.0

"R-Type Delta: HD Boosted proves that a well-executed remaster can revive a classic without losing its essence. It retains the challenge, strategy, and excitement of the original, while visual, audio, and accessibility improvements make the experience clearer and more enjoyable. …"

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Filippo Dinolfo SmashPad Nov 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"R-Type Delta HD Boosted is a great game. It’s still the same brutal, unapologetic, and dark-as-hell shooter that came out back in the day. But now it’s here to torment you on your modern systems. It’s a landmark in the …"

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Graham Banas Push Square Nov 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

35.0

"Ultimately, this is a brilliant remaster of a great title, and if you’re a fan of shmups, this is a must."

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Nov 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"In the end, R-Type Delta: HD Boosted is a faithful revival of a standout game, maybe a little too faithful at times, but I’m still very glad it’s finally here. Despite the absence of modern extras, it’s a brilliant slice …"

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João Canelo Echo Boomer Nov 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"R-Type Delta HD Boosted is an excellent and very challenging space shoot ’em up that falls short due to a re-release lacking meaningful extras and improvements, making it essential only for fans."

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Jon Scarr Cloud Dosage Nov 2025
74.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

30.0

"R-Type Delta: HD Boosted stays true to what made the original stand out. The ships, the Force tricks, and the tough stage layouts still hit hard, and the HD upgrade helps the world read better than before. A few rough …"

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Ken McKown ZTGD Nov 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Nov 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

32.0

"R-Type Delta: HD Boosted is still a pretty good remaster of a hidden gem from the PS1 era, with a sizeable amount of content, a presentation that somewhat managed to age gracefully, and a gameplay loop that, sure, might be …"

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Lyle Pendle Loot Level Chill Nov 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"R-Type Delta: HD Boosted may be a fairly bare bones remaster, but this shmup is still a blast in 2025 regardless."

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Nicola Kapron COGconnected Nov 2025
79.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"All in all, R-Type Delta: HD Boosted is a glorious blast from the past that takes no prisoners. If you thrive under pressure and enjoy memorizing level layouts, this is the game for you. And if you don’t, give it …"

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Niklas Isberg KonsoliFIN Nov 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"R-Type Delta: HD Boosted revitalizes the 1998 PlayStation classic, staying true to the franchise&s;s reputation for grueling difficulty where even the "Kids" setting offers a formidable challenge. As a faithful modernization of the series&s; first foray into 3D graphics, the …"

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Ollie Barder Forbes Nov 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

65.0

"Overall, R-Type Delta is one of the finest shmups ever made and obviously needs to be widely available across modern hardware. I just wish this new HD Boosted version had more to it, and M2 had been hired to handle …"

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Paul Collett FingerGuns Nov 2025
70.0 /100

"R-Type Delta HD Boosted offers tight gameplay and nostalgic strategy, but muddy visuals and collision bugs hold it back from greatness."

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Sadegh Shojai Fard CriticLenz Nov 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"A loving remaster that revives the legacy of a classic. While sitting in the cockpit of the R9 might not be for everyone, long-time fans will cherish this reunion."

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Tom Massey Nintendo Life Nov 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

62.0

"A true arcade game that never was, and confined to the PlayStation until now, shoot-&s;em-up fans will adore what&s;s in store. A seminal work that has never looked better, Delta, with its boundless creativity and exacting design, stands out not …"

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Vinicius Madeira NintendoBoy Nov 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"It&s;s a short experience that you&s;ll want to repeat again and again, whether to complete the image gallery that the remaster offers, or simply to discover the secrets the game holds; after all, the game&s;s ending changes depending on the …"

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