R-Type Tactics revealed in Japanese magazine

by Andrew Yoon { May 23rd 2007 at 12:45AM }

R-Type Final wasn't so final afterall. The latest issue of Famitsu reveals a new iteration to the once-dead R-Type series, and like so many other PSP exclusives, this also features Tactics at the end of its title. Unfortunately, due to the abysmal quality of the image, it's hard to decipher much about the game. ~~For example, how tactical is it? Is Irem involved in any way? We'll try to provide you the details as soon as we get them.~~

[Update: IGN has translated much of the information. "R-Type Tactics looks like a traditional shooting game, right down to the side-scrolling perspective, only instead of freely moving about and blasting enemy ships, you take turns with the enemy, making careful movements over a grid." Because Final was meant to be the last R-Type game, this strategic twist is meant to bring something "new" to the table. Do you approve?]

[Thanks, crithit5000!]

Tags: famitsu, r-type, r-type tactics, R-typeTactics

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

trystero @ May 23rd 2007 9:05AM

Looks like a hex based main map to me... Maybe some Master of Orion style TB or GalCiv style RT combat. Can't wait to hear more on this one.

cafecito @ May 23rd 2007 11:08AM

R-Type tactics huh? That's weird. I can't picture a R-Type game without insanely difficult action... but a space themed SRPG sounds sweet...

Alien @ May 23rd 2007 11:21AM

Naaah , I never liked this serie , and I dont think a tactical aproach will change my mind :?

Kade Storm @ May 23rd 2007 2:16PM

It is a new concept, and wouldn't hurt. So for now, I approve. We need more furturistic/space-themed games.

Mauselous @ May 24th 2007 7:34PM

Could it be that they're somehow fleshing out the vs mode from Rtype Final as the combat mechanic?

Or maybe it's all Rtype vs Bydo, and all of the bydo are boss units, so it'd be like a boss attack frenzy rooted in a strategy over-game.

Either way or any other, as a shmup and strategy fan, I'm pretty excited about this. I hope they come through, and I hope it gets a US release.