R-Type III: The Third Lightning

by Raylight Studios, Irem

1993

Shooter

Excellent

Shooter

Excellent

About

The evil Bydo Empire returns in this entry of the R-Type series. So climb into the latest R-Type vessel, the R-90, and blast through six side-scrolling levels on your way to destroy the Bydo mothership. Gameplay is still the classic R-Type way with huge levels and bosses. With your detachable laser unit, you can fire in front or behind your ship. R-Type III now features three different kinds of laser unit, selectable at the start of a game. Each offers different laser types depending on the power-ups collected.

Publisher: Zoo Digital, Destination Software, Jaleco, Irem, Jaleco USA
Modes: Single player
Themes: Action
Perspective: Third person, Side view
Age Rating: E — Everyone

Screenshots

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