4.4
Release Date calendar
July 1, 1987
Platform joystick
Arcade
Game Type type
Released
Max Players players
1
Overview

R-Type is set in the 22nd century, and the player flies a futuristic fighter craft called the R-9a "Arrowhead", named for its shape, and because it is the ninth model in the 'R' series of fighter craft (but it is the first of the series to actually be used in combat; the previous models were all prototypes). The mission is to 'blast off and strike the evil Bydo Empire'. The significance of the R- in the series title refers to the production code as well as the term of endearment for the player fighter craft, the "Round Canopy".

Alternate Names

No information available

Cooperative

No

ESRB

Not Rated

Genres
Shooter
Developers
Irem
Publishers
Irem , Nintendo of America
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