R-TYPE TACTICS for PSP will be released as R-TYPE COMMAND

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http://psp.gamezone.com/news/02_13_08_12_30PM.htm
http://www.atlus.com/r-type/

Finally, it's been confirmed for U.S. release!

ATLUS WAGES INTERSTELLAR TACTICAL WAR WITH R-TYPE® COMMAND FOR PLAYSTATION® PORTABLE

The Legendary Franchise is Reborn this May 6th

IRVINE, CA - FEBRUARY 13, 2008 - Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced that R-Type Command, a bold new turn-based strategy entry in the long-celebrated series of side-scrolling shooters, is coming exclusively to the PlayStation Portable. R-Type Command hits store shelves May 6th with an MSRP of $39.99.

For more on R-Type Command, please visit the official website: http://www.atlus.com/r-type/

About R-Type Command
In a desperate war against the mysterious alien race known as the Bydo, humanity sends wave after wave of fighters into Bydo space -- none of which are ever heard from again. Mankind's main hope now resides with a lone commander, sent to lead a small armada on a perilous mission into the heart of the Bydo Empire. Low on fuel and forced to scavenge resources and equipment from his surroundings, the commander must use all his cunning and wits if he hopes to succeed, let alone make it home alive.

Key Features:
- R-Type reborn - The highly acclaimed franchise moves into the strategy genre with exciting tactical gameplay!
- Control the Bydo forces - For the first time in the series, take command of the Bydo forces as they launch their assault on Earth!
- Intense strategy gameplay - With nearly 100 different units at your disposal, it's up to you to choose the best fleet for battle. Upgrade your existing units or purchase new ones!
- Head-to-head local multiplayer - With the PSP wireless communication feature, play against a friend in Wireless Ad Hoc mode for a one-on-one strategy battle!

R-Type Command has been rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) with Animated Blood and Mild Fantasy Violence by the ESRB.

[MarsKitten]

sounds hot. I'm hopeful this'll mark the perfect blend of my two favorite things, shooters and srpg

[YellerDog]

If the gameplay "thinks" like a shooter, and I think it will, it should be pretty rad.

[bbobb]

sounds hot.

It's not.

I lasted a whole 20 minutes with the game before I couldn't stand it anymore. It's just not fun.

If the gameplay "thinks" like a shooter, and I think it will, it should be pretty rad.

It doesn't. It "thinks" like a boring ass hex strategy game.

[kuro]

Funny, this has been in the Game Stop computers for months, figured it would have been final a while ago.

I also remember bbobb not liking it.

I also remember thinking I was going to buy it anyways.

[bbobb]

Don't say I didn't warn you.

[kuro]

I'll go in expecting the worse.

[Kidnemo]

Yea I wanna try this too. I'm happy it's getting released here.

[Space Pirate Roberts]

Hey look, preorder swag!

[bVork]

I have that on my bookshelf, along with red and blue Silver Hawks from Darius. Looks like they just grabbed a pile of the R9 capsule toys.