R-Type for Android will take you way back to the '80s with his classic story line of human-versus-aliens and retro shoot-'em-up style of game play. Since the Android version is more or less unchanged from its arcade predecessor, it is sure to make you feel like a kid again (or adults who were slightly younger, depending on how old you are now).
While there is a rich plot that drives the R-Type, the details are relatively unimportant. All you need to know is that you're piloting a futuristic starship, and your main goal is to shoot lots and lots of aliens. With the help of upgradable weapons, speed-ups, and pods Force, the task would be a blast, so to speak.
But word of caution: if you have never played R-Type before, it is very difficult. With the explosion of an alien sent to your reservoir, sometimes it feels impossible to maneuver yourself out of danger. Fortunately, the Android controls are surprisingly smooth, and let you steer your ship with precision. So that's at least one element works in your favor.
Overall, we are very excited about this pitch-perfect reincarnation of one of our favorite old-school arcade hit. And $ 2.99 in the Android Market seems more than reasonable, considering the number of places we used to drop for R-Type back in the day.
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