Local Co-op via two Joy-Cons. The NSP supports horizontal split-screen. One player uses the Bydo System (Wave Cannon), the other covers the flanks. No other version offers two-player on a single screen on a train commute.
Before you launch, close the game, delete the "Cache" folder in the Switch's system settings, and hold your breath during the Stage 3 boss's second phase. May your Wave Cannon always be charged. Have you completed the "Final" difficulty on Switch? Share your ship build in the comments below (or on the r/RType subreddit). R-Type Final 2 Switch NSP UPDATE DLC
Whether you are a pirate trying to reclaim your lost physical copy or a collector future-proofing your SD card, remember the golden rule of R-Type: The Bydo adapts. So must your install. Local Co-op via two Joy-Cons