"Space was ripped by hatred and desire to counterattack and take revenge," proclaims the flyer for R-Type II, which translates to: the Bydo are back, baby, and they're pissed off. R-Type II picks up after the apparent defeat of the Bydo, and Earth forces are called upon once again to defend against a resurgence of the galactic evil empire. This time, players control an upgraded ship, the R-9C, which adds a second charge level to its main cannon in addition to new laser weapons and bombs. Everything about the original game has been amped up, with tougher enemies, more projectiles and more complex environmental hazards, adding a new level of difficulty to an already challenging game. Can you save us from the Bydo? With enough virtual quarters, yes you can! (Probably.)