R-Type Tactics I & II Cosmos Delivers 3 Campaigns but Locks 12 New Missions Behind 20-40 Hours
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Updated · Nintendo Life · Jun 29
R-Type Tactics I & II Cosmos Delivers 3 Campaigns but Locks 12 New Missions Behind 20-40 Hours
3 articles · Updated · Nintendo Life · Jun 29
Summary
Three campaigns are included on Switch—the original R-Type Tactics, Tactics II and the new Cosmos epilogue—but Tactics II and Cosmos stay locked until players progress through the first game.
20-40 hours of the original campaign can stand between players and the newer content, a frustrating gate because the first entry is also the clunkiest and least welcoming of the set.
Hex-grid battles still offer deep strategy through fuel, ammo, Force Pods and charge-based Wave Cannons, with mission variety and fleet growth rewarding players who push through the steep opening difficulty.
Zero in-game tutorials and sparse upgrade guidance leave the remaster feeling dated despite improved HUD elements, updated sci-fi visuals and added voice work.
The verdict is that Granzella preserves a smart, demanding tactical spin on R-Type, but the package is best suited to diehard strategy fans rather than newcomers.