Restricted Run Video games has revealed teaser images of its upcoming Collector’s Version for the Recreation Boy Colour re-release, R-Type DX. The bodily GBC title is a part of a brand new vary of R-Kind DX merch accessible to pre-order from September 15.
Launched in 1999, R-Kind DX featured each the unique Recreation Boy editions of R-Kind and R-Kind II, developed by Irem and launched for the hand-held in 1991. Exterior of the improved color graphics, each titles remained principally untouched, ambitiously replicating the arcade shmup motion that made the franchise such successful in arcade centres within the late ’80s and early ’90s.
The brand new Restricted Run re-release contains each titles of their unique and colour-enhanced modes, together with an extra mode, the titular R-Kind DX. Every individually numbered cartridge comes packaged with a full-colour instruction handbook and housed in packaging sporting the plush paintings of Paul “Otaking” Johnson.
Johnson, who frequently animates epic sci-fi sequences primarily based on widespread media, crafted an R-Type short back in 2016, wowing followers together with his genuine recreation of the R-9 vessel, the sport’s first stage, and its emblematic boss – the serpentine Dobkeratops. Seeing Johnson’s nostalgic, CRT-tinged paintings on the Restricted Run launch solely whets the urge for food for additional animated adventures of the battle towards the evil Bydo Empire.
Along with the Collector’s Version, Restricted Run will open pre-orders for a 33-track OST, accessible on each CD and colored vinyl, additionally emblazoned with Johnson’s paintings. The CD version will retail for €25, whereas the vinyl version will retail for €36. Observe that whereas transport will not be included, worldwide tax and any potential customs duties are reportedly pre-paid.
The R-Kind DX Collector’s Version and soundtracks will be capable of pre-order immediately from the Limited Run store on Tuesday, September 15, at 09:00 PT / 12:00 ET / 17:00 BST. The objects are anticipated to ship in spring 2027.