In the year 220X, humanity encountered a lifeform from another dimension \u2014 the Bydo.\n\nSurvival or extinction.\n\nThe R-9 fighter, equipped with the ultimate weapon known as the Force, is deployed.\nThough seemingly defeated after a fierce battle, the Bydo return from beyond the dimensional rift.\nThe war continues from the First Bydo Mission (R-TYPE) to the Second Bydo Mission (R-TYPE II).\n\nR-TYPE DX: Music Encore features the ultimate mode, Ultimate Challenge, allowing players to battle through both titles seamlessly.\nFor the first time, this mode includes a full soundtrack.\nArcade-accurate stage themes have been newly implemented \u2014 including dedicated tracks for areas that originally shared music \u2014 enabling every stage to be played with the same musical structure as the arcade versions.\nExperience newly reconstructed sound created using authentic handheld hardware audio.\n\nThe original R-TYPE and R-TYPE II are also included.\nIn Classic mode, players can choose between monochrome and color versions, preserving the feel of the original release.\n\nModern support features include:\n\u2022 Rewind\n\u2022 Quick Save & Load\n\u2022 Full Power-Up Start\n\u2022 Rapid Fire\n\nIn addition, a rich collection of original packaging and manuals is included.\nRelive the deadly war against the Bydo \u2014 now with newly realized sound.