Super R-Type

July 13, 1991 Irem Nintendo, Irem, Playtronic
Shooter Arcade
SNES Wii SFAM
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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.
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Game Info

Release Date July 13, 1991
Developer Irem
Publisher Nintendo, Irem, Playtronic
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Science fiction