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GAME HEADS UP: R-TYPE

By seaempty. Monday, September 12, 2011 5:57:19 PM

If you like your Android shooters with a sprinkle of retro-goodness, then you'll have probaly already downloaded R-Type already.

For those of you who haven't, you'll be pleased to know that the classic side-scroller is now available on the Android Market for the princely sum of £2.59 ($2.99/€2.99).

Initially developed and published by Irem in 1987, R-Type has become an essential game on arcade cabinet, Amiga, Atari, Amstrad, Commodore 64 and PC. Today this masterpiece is ported and published for Android devices by DotEmu SAS. R-Type for Android is a real diving in your youth and will include all the features you enjoyed in the original game:

A large amount of items and powers-up to collect through various and sharpened sets.

Strong enemies and bosses at the end of each level (8 altogether).

The famous « charge shot » for more power!

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R-Type for Android will come along two difficulty modes and a new intuitive control system - full touch mode - to directly control your spaceship. Get your hand on a real blast from the past and (re)discover all the hype from the 80’s!

R-Type for Android is compatible with devices running on OS 2.1+ and with a screen resolution of 480x320 HVGA or above. Supported devices will include Samsung Galaxy S / Google Nexus S, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab, etc.