Games
R-Type
48
Community score
53 ratings
1987 · Irem, Compile
Genresshoot 'em upscience fiction video game
PlatformsZX SpectrumCommodore AmigaAtari STCommodore 64TurboGrafx-16MSX
+7 more
Amstrad CPCJava virtual machineAndroidiOSSega Master SystemPC Engine SuperGrafxarcade video gameCategory averages
Gameplay47
Fun49
Sound49
Technical48
Visuals48
Storytelling49
Time to beat
- Main story
- 24 h17 reports
- Main + extras
- 34 h8 reports
- Completionist
- 57 h6 reports
Median of the hours reported by players who completed the game.
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Synopsis
R-Type is a 1987 horizontally scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Irem for arcades. The player controls the R-9 "Arrowhead" starship in its efforts to destroy the Bydo, a powerful alien race bent on wiping out all of mankind. The R-9 can acquire a glowing orb called a "Force", giving limited protection from enemy fire and providing additional firepower.
Text license: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Details
- Type
- Game
- Release date
- July 1, 1987
- Genres
- shoot 'em up, science fiction video game
- Platforms
- ZX Spectrum, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, TurboGrafx-16, MSX, Amstrad CPC, Java virtual machine, Android, iOS, Sega Master System, PC Engine SuperGrafx, arcade video game
- Created by
- Irem, Compile
- Countries
- Japan
Cover: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
