You don’t have to be an 80s or 90s kid to be nostalgic about R-Type, but it helps. Those with fond recollections could do worse than checking out R-Type Dimensions EX, a compilation of the original two Irem arcade games in the series by Tozai and Esquadra. Both games are playable with modern polygon graphics or the original sprites. For those new to the series, they’re slower-paced (nigh-contemplative) shmups with quite technical combat and some iconic H. R. Giger-inspired monster designs. Below, a launch trailer featuring that toe-tapping famous first-level theme.