Link: http://www.smartkeitai.com/r-type-for-android-video-review/ In this video, we review R-Type, an old school shooter that's recently been ported over to Android by DotEmu (originally from IREM). You can get the game for $2.99 from the Android Market - hit the link above for more download info.
CLASSIC ARCADE SHOOTER R-TYPE IS BACK!
Let's go back in the 80's with this classic old-school shoot'em up! One of the biggest arcade game will make you travel back in the day. Be ready to have fun with this old-school side-shooter game!
INCLUDING ORIGINAL FEATURES!
The game is the challenging R-Type you used to play before. And we kept all its specifics, just the way you remember it! Fly through 8 levels with 3 different control options. Play in two difficulty levels. Upgrade with new weapons, power-ups, and attachments. Defeat 8 unique bosses and waves of various enemies.
FEEL THE BLAST!
Blast off and strike the evil Bydo Empire! Don't be shy and use your best shot to take them down! It's retro, it's fun and it's also hard to master. Be the best ever to finish this masterpiece!
History lesson - the R-Type (アールタイプ) series includes:
R-Type II (1989)
Armed Police Unit Gallop (1991)
Super R-Type (1991)
R-Type Leo (1992)
R-Type III: The Third Lightning (1993)
R-Type Delta (1998) / US version (1999)
R-Type Final (2003)
R-Type Command (2007)
R-Type Dimensions (2009)
R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate (2009)
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