R-Type Commands May

You will strategize epic turn-based space tactics for or against the Bydo Empire. This, R-Type commands!

Shooter fans know that while R-Type Final was the final traditional shooter of the series, it was not the the final R-Type game. Japan has been enjoying the space-battling turn-based strategy R-Type Tactics for some time now, but today Atlus announced that the re-named R-Type Command will be arriving in the US this May.

Atlus has been bringing all sorts of unique games out so it makes sense that they would take a chance on R-Type Command. That and strategy games seem to do decently well on the PSP and the DS. This slower, but probably just as hardcore, take on the R-Type universe will have multiplayer via ad hoc and the ability to play as the evil Bydo Empire. Personally, I've been awaiting this announcement since R-Type Tactics was first announced for Japan so I'm glad that I won't have to import the game like I did with one of Irem's previous strategy games, Shuyaku Sentai Irem Fighter, which also featured R-Type ships. Look for R-Type Command on May 6th for $39.99.

- Shawn - 02/13/08