Supports two-player local co-op . You can toggle "collision detection" between player ships to add an extra layer of difficulty for experienced duos.

A major addition for newcomers, this mode provides unlimited lives and allows players to restart exactly where they died, rather than being sent back to a checkpoint.

(CUSA14559) is a comprehensive compilation for the PlayStation 4 that bundles the definitive arcade versions of R-Type and R-Type II . Released on December 19, 2018, this "EX" version enhances the 2009 original with upgraded performance and new accessibility features. Core Gameplay & Features

The EX version introduces a Slow-Motion button to navigate dense bullet patterns and a Fast-Forward feature to speed through easier sections.

Players can switch instantly between the original retro 2D pixel art and a modern stylized HD 3D engine with a single button press (Triangle on PS4). The music has similarly been rearranged for the 3D mode.

The collection preserves the high-difficulty, side-scrolling "shmup" gameplay that defined the genre in the late 1980s.

In Infinite Mode, players can instantly equip their ship with maximum weaponry at any time. Technical Specifications