R-Type Tactics announced for PSP
A change of direction for the classic shooter franchise
Irem has just revealed R-Type Tactics to the Japanese press. The latest instalment in the popular shoot-'em-up series, the screenshots of Tactics revealed so far (in the trusty Japanese magazine Famitsu) look suitably beautiful, but then graphical splendour has traditionally been a hallmark of the R-Type games.
As has relentless alien blasting, of course. However, the new game's name suggests a change for the series. Indeed, reports claim R-Type Tactics is a turn-based affair rather than the straightforward side-scrolling shooting action typically associated with the game's predecessors (which date back to the late '80s and were officially brought to a conclusion with the 2004 release of R-Type Final). This would certainly tie-in with the wi-fi multiplayer support the game is said to feature.
We'll keep an eye on this one and report back once we have more details.
