R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos

R-Type went from shooting aliens to commanding fleets, and the result was one of the most underrated tactical games ever made. The R-Type Tactics I and II Cosmos Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch brings both titles together with a collector's spread that pays tribute to the franchise's iconic mechanical design.

The 2-disc soundtrack captures the atmospheric, tension-filled scores that set these games apart from typical strategy fare. Six conceptual art cards dive into the design philosophy behind the Bydo threat and humanity's response, while two acrylic stands steal the show. The R-9A Arrowhead stand represents the most recognizable ship in shmup history, and the B-1D Bydo System Alpha stand gives you its terrifying counterpart. Display them together and you've got the entire conflict sitting on your desk.

R-Type collectors already know how scarce physical releases in this franchise can get. The tactical spin-offs have always been harder to find than the mainline shooters, and this Switch edition puts both games in one collector's box for the first time. If you've got the Arrowhead on your shelf in any form, these acrylic stands alone make this worth hunting down.