Rising Star Games also announced R-Type Tactics, a PSP game due to be available across Europe from September 26th 2008. With a pedigree which includes a reputation for being one of the best side-scrolling shooters in gaming history, the R-Type franchise is considered to be a cult masterpiece of the shooter genre. Celebrating its 21st year since first appearing in Japanese gaming arcades in 1987, R-Type Tactics melds this classic brand with state-of-the-art tactical gameplay. The first batch of screenshots has been uploaded to our library.