R-Type Tactics I & II Cosmos

R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos demonstrates that Irem's series could work perfectly well beyond the shoot 'em up genre. Its depth, unit variety, and vast amount of content make this collection highly recommended for strategy fans, though its deliberate pacing and high difficulty level may not be for everyone. It is a great opportunity to revisit two cult classics and discover a different side of a legendary franchise.

Solid remakes of two tactical experiences set in the R-Type universe

R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos is an excellent celebration of a niche genre that manages to strike a delicate balance between paying homage to its arcade roots and meeting the demands of modern strategy.

Overall, assuming you don't mind the relatively low production values, R-Type Tactics I & II Cosmos is an excellent strategy RPG experience. The core gameplay is fun, the story is atmospheric and interesting, and the sheer amount of content means you're hard-pressed to find a better value for your dollar. You don't even need to be familiar with R-Type to enjoy the experience, but obviously, a familiarity with the franchise adds that little extra zing.

R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos is a faithful revival of two cult-classic strategy games. The tactical depth, fleet building, and long-awaited localization shine, even if dated interfaces, pacing issues, and aging design keep it from reaching its full potential.

R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos offers a great UE5 upgrade to a nice pair of cult-classic strategy games. Despite a steep learning curve and slow pacing, its deep tactical hex-grid combat and massive dual campaigns make it a must-play for genre fans.

R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos gives you two full games and an Epilogue to sink your teeth into. It presents a narrative that, at first, may seem like a simple “Repel the Alien Threat”- style story, but quickly turns into something far darker and much more poignant. The game doesn’t hold your hand; it expects you to learn from both reference material and trial and error. But it will reward you with an excellent tactical experience, and one hell of a gut-punch.