Gameplay has a tactical nature with the ability to use three different orbs. Ginormous bosses worked the original version to near meltdown, especially the mode 7 capacity, but both the 2D or optional 3D sprites and polygons are chucked around screen effortlessly here. Not for the weak willed, R-Type has old school difficulty to match its gameplay. But its ace to know many more can now know its charms.