(状況:ストーリークリア、主人公レベルカンスト、オペレーション達成率6割ほど)

一言で言えば「STGのシステムでARPG」
ARPGのフィールドと拠点を意識した構造のステージを行き来しつつ自機を鍛えて、世界に点在する壊れかけの先代惑星再生機構を修復するべく戦おう
STGとしてみると地形・弾幕複合型、自機体力制(+最大4機チーム)

主人公を初めとする自機にはHP・ATK・DEFなど能力値があり、累積スコアを経験値として能力上昇していく
この自機に弾道・弾数・威力・特殊効果とさまざまな能力を持つ武装を最大3種(+ボム)組み合わせて、好きなスタイルで戦うことが出来る
ヒットした敵の弾をエネルギーに転換する「ブレイク」属性装備を使えば、ボス弾幕も低減あるいは無力化できるので弾幕苦手な人にもお勧め

スコアと別に入手する資金で味方を雇えば最大4機のチームを組むことが出来、ステージ中任意に切り替えて進むことが可能

ステージごとに5種(+α)設定されたオペレーション(クリア付加条件)をクリアすればボーナススコアのほか初回クリア限定でアイテムや味方を得られる
中には早々達成できないものもあるので、コンプを目指すなら相当の修練が必要

なお、ストーリーは別売のレイ編の裏側に当たる部分があるので両方買って
見るのもおすすめ
(レイ編より火力少な目のため、同一システムでもゲーム難度はこっちが高く感じる)

Review on version 1.34, just past the 3rd stage.

Lethal Operation Rugitta is a sidescrolling shooter with somewhat RPG bent. Characters have levels which governs damage dealt and received, so this is a bullet hell game for people who can't play them like bullet hell games are supposed to be played. (ie. avoiding screenfuls of bullets)
Simply put, grind enough and any stage will become easy eventually. And almost all stages can be replayed indefinitely.

And this game does have replayability. Stages have achievements, whether it is complete in a set time, kill a certain number of enemies, or true to bullet hell games, not get hit. This rewards coming back to earlier stages for completion's sake, and certain stages' achievements simply cannot be completed in a single run.

Furthermore, attacks of the characters can be customized in RPG equipment style. The variety of different mechanics, from lock on, melee attacks, homing and lasers and even summoning helpers, with a combination of attributes like break or dash, add a very welcome variety. Equipping characters with various weapons actually plays and feels different.


Story-wise, it is a light comedy despite the save the world mission the main character is on. While some might find the art style of the characters amateurish, the clean lines of the characters add to their simple charm. Rugitta's expressions in particular are endearing in her mischievousness, exasperation and honest happiness.

Interesting characters and a bright comedic tone will at times bring smiles, although not quite laugh out loud or cutting edge wittiness. And while the story doesn't treat itself seriously, the combination of light-hearted comedy and a wacky humor make it a strong offering.


Overall, Lethal Operation Rugitta is a polished game that makes others pale in comparison. An easy recommendation.