If you haven't heard, Irem is working on a new R-Type game for PSP. R-Type Tactics looks to take the series in a bold new strategic direction. Tactics will feature all-new turn-based battles based on grids ... while retaining the series' trademark good looks and massive explosions.

Check out the first direct-feed screenshots of the game in our gallery below. Then, visit the official Japanese website to find out more about the game (provided you understand Japanese).

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Via PSP Fanboy

sounds cool but then again it is a psp game
idk about turn based though thatl be different for r type

Looks crazy! I cant wait till someone iso's it!

cool a new r-type .I still remember playing it on my snes

wow looks cool but im not a big fan of turned based games
unless its a board game or something