Super R-Type (1991)

Developer: Irem
Publisher: Nintendo, Irem, Playtronic
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, Super Famicom
Genres: Shooter, Arcade
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 17 player ratings

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How it feels

A punishing SNES horizontal shooter where Earth's last fighter jet battles the evil BYDO Empire through seven brutal stages.

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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.

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