R-Type
1987
shoot 'em up, science fiction video game
- Developer
- Irem
- Publisher
- Irem
- Platforms
- Arcade
- Game modes
- multiplayer video game, single-player video game
- Released
- 1987-07-01
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.
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- Part of the R-Type series
- First released 1987-07-01
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