"R-Type" is a milestone in sci-fi shooter games.
A simulation game themed on space fleet battles with the R-Type worldview- that's "R-Type Tactics".
The stage is set in space and in a space fortress which has become a den of unknown organisms.
To gain an advantage in the battle with the enemy forces, you will scout out enemies and prepare the deployment and formation of your unit to fight against the opponent. You will overwhelm the enemy forces by hiding your troops in their blind spots, making full use of electronic warfare, and considering supply, characteristics of space, and so on.
A tactical simulation set in the vast expanse of space, built upon the legendary sci‑fi universe of R‑TYPE.
Command your forces as you develop and deploy dimensional fighters and warships—including iconic units like the R‑9A Arrow Head and the Force—to seize control of the battlefield.
Before entering battle, you develop and organize a wide variety of units, combining their unique abilities to shape your fleet’s tactics.
How you fight can change dramatically depending on which units you deploy and the roles you assign to them.
Battles unfold in a turn-based system, requiring you to anticipate enemy movements while making decisions on scouting, resupply, and positioning to command the flow of battle.
By bringing together carefully planned fleet compositions and on-the-spot tactical decisions, you can turn the tide of war—this deliberate, thoughtful approach to command is the game’s defining appeal.
Rebuilt with modern technology, R-TYPE TACTICS (2007) and R-TYPE TACTICS II: Operation BITTER CHOCOLATE (2009) return with enhanced visuals and brand-new missions.
From the vastness of outer space to the interiors of massive fortresses, over 100 missions unfold across a wide variety of battlefields, delivering an impressive volume of content.
The Commander—the protagonist—ventures beyond the Solar System, overcoming formidable foes across a wide range of missions as the journey pushes into uncharted regions of deep space.
The story unfolds through the Logbook written by the Commander, recording the traces of the journey as it progresses.
The number of missions planned to be included in the game:
R-Type Tactics
- First Half: 30 missions
- Second Half: 27 missions
R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate
- First Half (Space Corps/ Granzella Revolution Army): 23 missions each
- Second Half: 22 missions
- Spin-off: 23 missions
New missions (to be newly added to this title)
- Sequel ("Cosmos"): 12 missions
We plan to distribute more scenarios as downloadable content, etc.
