R-Type
Sign in to saveis 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.
Game data
- Released
- 1987-12-24
- User rating
- 3.30 / 5
- Genres
- Arcade
- Platforms
- Android, Wii U, Wii, SEGA Master System
- ESRB
- Everyone
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Key facts
- Video game.title
- R-Type
- Video game.image
- R-Type arcade flyer.jpg
- Video game.caption
- Japanese arcade flyer
- Video game.developer
- Irem
- Video game.producer
- Kinte
- Video game.designer
- Abiko
- Video game.composer
- Masato Ishizaki
- Video game.series
- R-Type
- Video game.genre
- Scrolling shooter
- Video game.modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
- Video game.arcade system
- Irem M72
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Article
12 sectionsContents
- Gameplay
- Development
- Release and ports
- Reception
- Arcade
- Consoles
- Computers
- Legacy
- Adaptations
- Notes
- References
- External links
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.
R-Type was the first game to run on Irem's 16-bit M72 arcade system. The development team drew inspiration from Gradius, Aliens and works by H.R. Giger. The music was composed by Masato Ishizaki, while character designs were by Akio Oyabu. The arcade version was distributed in North America by Nintendo, and was the last arcade title to be released by the company.