Developer DotEmu has released its Android conversion of the Irem game today, bringing the forever young 2D shooting legend to most Android phones. It supports OpenFeint social features, so you can let everyone know how good you are at it.
You will need Android 2.1 running on a phone with a 480×320 resolution display or higher – plus it features a custom control scheme for Xperia PLAY users. Here it is. We’re so excited we’re going to upload four screen shots rather than the usual two:
R-Type on Android will cost you the equivalent of $2.99 and is on the Android Market here.






shrinkwrapped
/ September 12, 2011Anyone know if this will install to SD?
Yours, a beleaguered HTC Desire owner.
Matt S
/ September 12, 2011Depressingly even apps2sd doesnt move the whole thing and a portion of the app still remains on the phone. Thats why I had to remove a lot of games on my Desire due to lack of space :(
shrinkwrapped
/ September 13, 2011Well I won’t be getting it then, as I don’t even have 17mb to spare. At least I already have it on Wiiware…
Thanks for the info Matt!
Adrian68
/ January 18, 2012A bit late, but just to update Shrinkwrapped, this does allow apps2sd and it goes from 16.44Mb to 0.89Mb