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R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos

R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos is a turn-based strategy collection from Granzella (original titles by IREM) that bundles two R-Type spin-off games: R-Type Tactics (2007) and its sequel R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate (2009), the latter debuting in the West for the first time. Set in the classic R-Type sci-fi universe, players command the Earth Space Corps' space fleet in a desperate tactical war against the biomechanical Bydo Empire, deploying fighters, bombers, and capital ships across a grid-based battlefield. The collection fuses the series' iconic Force and Wave Cannon shmup mechanics with deep fleet-combat strategy, spanning multiple campaigns and branching missions wrapped in a substantial HD visual overhaul. Published by NIS America internationally on June 18, 2026, it brings the long-delayed Tactics pair to modern consoles and PC.

• Two-Game Compilation - Cosmos bundles the original R-Type Tactics (2007) and its sequel R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate (2009), with Tactics II making its Western debut.
• Turn-Based Tactical Grid - Combat plays out on a square grid where units move, attack, and use special abilities each turn, blending classic R-Type shmup unit vocabulary with deep strategy-sim mechanics.
• Fleet Command - Players command the Earth Space Corps' space fleet, producing and deploying craft such as fighters, strike bombers, frigates, and capital ships against the Bydo Empire.
• Force & Wave Cannon - Signature R-Type mechanics carry over: detachable Force bits orbit fighters for expanded attack coverage, while the charged Wave Cannon delivers a devastating screen-clearing blast.
• Bydo War Campaigns - The single-player story spans the Bydo War across multiple campaigns and branching missions, from the defence of Earth to the climactic push against the Bydo homeworld.
• COSMOS New Chapter - A new original chapter introduced for this collection, alongside revamped visuals, widescreen presentation, and extra unlockable content for both games.
• HD Visual Overhaul - Both PSP titles receive a substantial high-definition visual refresh and quality-of-life improvements for modern consoles and PC.