Super R-Type

by Irem

1991

ShooterArcade

Sci-Fi

Good

ShooterArcade

Sci-Fi

Good

About

In this SNES sequel to the arcade R-Type shooters, you are the R-9, Earth's most advanced form of defense against the evil BYDO Empire. There are seven stages you must go through, picking up power-up items to defeat the stage bosses which have returned from the arcade versions of R-Type and R-Type II. Your R-9 ship can also be united with FORCE, which are invincible units that surround your ship to protect you and can also power up and attack.

Publisher: Nintendo, Irem, Playtronic
Modes: Single player
Themes: Science fiction
Perspective: Side view
Age Rating: E — Everyone

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Available in Bundles

R-Type III & Super R-Type Collector's Edition

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