R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos (2026)

Developer: Granzella Inc.
Publisher: NIS America, Inc.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 97 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 13 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, turn-based tactical experience where you carefully position and deploy units to outsmart a relentless alien threat.

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What players say

Players are largely longtime fans thrilled to finally see a remake of the PSP titles, but they warn newcomers about a sluggish pace, minimal tutorials, and dated design that feels rough without quality-of-life features. The game is a very faithful recreation spanning 100+ hours, though some find the Tactics II campaign brutally difficult and note occasional performance or UI bugs.

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