R-Type Final 2 is coming to Windows and consoles in the west this spring, with the PC edition of this shoot-em-up to be released on Steam (thanks Gematsu via Reddit/Ant). Here's a Western Announce Trailer with a look at the game's 3D take on a 2D genre. On a related note, a post on the official website announces developer Granzella plans to launch a third phase of crowdfunding for this project tomorrow, saying this is due to popular demand. Here's word on the PC version:

For the first time in nearly two decades, you can experience R-Type Final 2, now on PC! Feel the rush of mowing down hordes of Bydo with your fleet of R-Type fighters equipped with an arsenal of new and classic wave cannons, force units, bit devices, and devastating delta weapons. The Bydo threat is always evolving, as new enemies spawn from the wreckage of fallen foes, and stages are corrupted and altered by the sentient Bydo corruption. R-Type Final 2 unites the explosive action of the original games with modernized visuals and gameplay features, making this a must-have title for new and old shoot-'em-up fans alike.

Enhanced and Evolved
R-Type is back and better than ever! Experience the explosive return of the legendary shoot-'em-up on PC, where the high-octane action of the original games meets contemporary visuals, challenging gameplay, and an arsenal of new features.evolving enemies, stages that transform before you, and a real-time difficulty meter increases or decreases based on your performance.