I think I just got annoyed when that guy was telling me to support the genre. I'm one of R-Type's biggest fans and I felt annoyed by someone telling me that I should get this release too.
Like I said, there are four other R-Type games deserving of a rerelease/remake. 3, Leo, Delta, and Final all deserve to get a spot in the lime light again. It's like watching someone skip over Street Fighter 3 Third Strike or Darkstalkers to rehash Street Fighter II. Oh wait....