R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos

Strategy and R-Type shouldn't work together, but they do, and brilliantly. The R-Type Tactics I and II Cosmos Deluxe Edition for PlayStation 4 packages both tactical entries in the legendary shmup franchise with collector's extras that lean hard into the series' mechanical lore.

Six conceptual art cards break down the design evolution of the game's units, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the R-Type universe translates from twitch shooter to tactical battlefield. The 2-disc soundtrack delivers the brooding, atmospheric compositions that give these games their distinct identity. Then there are the acrylic stands: the R-9A Arrowhead and the B-1D Bydo System Alpha, two icons of the franchise rendered as display pieces.

PS4 collectors building out their strategy libraries will appreciate the disc-era physicality of this one. The tactical R-Type games flew under most radars when they originally launched, making this Cosmos collection a genuine second chance for a pair of games that deserved better. The collector's box ties it all together, and the PS4 format ensures this stays in rotation, not just on display.