ImpulseGamer: I remember this game back in the old days of video game arcades and here we are, several years later as R-Type has made an interesting and retro comeback. At its heart, R-Type for the iPhone/iPod Touch is a traditional side scrolling space shooter that requires you to destroy a variety of space ships as the game moves along. With almost a never ending number of enemies, R-Type was a penny pincher and for those who completed it, they were the kings of this genre.
BY YANNIS VATIS: The gaming landscape today is filled with a lot of options for today’s young generation of players. Sure, they’ve got Minecraft to keep them occupied for hours but if it’s all the essential twitch controls and spatial and situational awareness skills that you want to pass down to your little digital warriors without exposing them to more mature content, then to the retro library we must dive!
This list contains the top 5 retro games that will not only forge your children into skillful gamers but also create lots of memorable bonding moments.
"When you think of classic shoot 'em ups, the top 2 series that likely come to mind are Gradius and R-Type so let's take an in-depth look at both franchises and see which one comes out on top." - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums
The release date has been revealed for the R-Type: Dobkeratops Figma Action Figure.
