R-Type Leo

About

R-Type Leo is a side-scrolling shooter that splits from the main R-Type series. It drops players into fast-paced space battles where they pilot the R-9 Leo against waves of enemies. The game supports two players teaming up at once, a first for the franchise. Action stays tight and focused with the same responsive controls and intense firepower fans expect. Missions take you through colorful stages filled with hazards and boss fights. The game’s co-op play stands out as a fresh angle for the series. The story follows a new threat as an AI system turns against Earth, adding a unique twist. While not a direct sequel, it keeps the series’ high energy and challenge. Arcade players into team-based shootouts might appreciate the two-player action. Launched in 1992, it remains a niche entry for those chasing R-Type’s signature intensity with a partner.

Storyline

While somewhat canon, the plot deviates from the original story line: Mankind find themselves at a financially and technologically peaceful state between the constant conflict against the Bydo Empire. A space project called Project Paradise that had been held back for a long time was finally seeing light. The project involved the construction of an artificial terrestrial planet called Eden as a possible Human retreat. However, after the construction and functioning of the planet, Major - the bio-computer system responsible for maintaining Eden - malfunctions, takes control of the planet's defenses and attacks mankind. It is now up to the recently developed R-9 variations, the Leo, to fly in and stop Major's assault on its creators.