SEGA Master System

R-Type

There is some flicker and slowdown in the graphics, but nothing objectionable. This classic shooter belongs in every gamer's collection.

Graficamente, o R-Type é um dos jogos mais bonitos, com efeitos visuais muito bem-acabados. E você também embarca facilmente na história, que em resumo é uma operação salvamento do planeta Terra, ameaçado por forças interplanetárias. Criaturas a serviço do império Bydo estão a ponto de dominar o planeta, mas a nave R-9 pode impedir isso e enfrentará os inimigos através de oito etapas de muita ação. À medida que avançar no jogo, ela conseguirá mais armas.

Você está no comando de uma fantástica nave espacial, a R-9. E deve salvar a Terra da invasão de poderosas naves do império Bydo. E, para executar esta tarefa mais facilmente, os pontos principais deste game e as estratégias para cada inimigo estão apresentadas.

The lack of good shoot ‘em ups on the Master System was redressed when this was released; it’s one of the best blasters around on any system. Like Julian, I find the slowness of the game a little irritating, but that doesn’t really detract from the high quality of challenge here. The range and variety of the power ups gives this extra oomph, and I’m happy to recommend this to any Sega owner. Watch out for the end-of-level guardians though!

Overall, R-Type is a fantastic game. The graphics push Sega’s 8-bit wonder system to it’s limit, and often to it’s knees. The soundtrack is excellent, rivaling many 16-bit games. The game play and level design are truly head and shoulders above other games of the era. Hardcore shmup fans and newbies a like will appreciate this game. This is a no brainer.

R-Type is the kind of shooter that is fun to play no matter what system it's on and this Master System version is no exception. This is a fantastic game filled will imaginative bosses, diverse levels, and a whole bunch of enemies to shoot up. While some of the unique game play devices may seem tired, it's hard to argue with the game that created many of the cliches. If you're looking for a great shooter for your Sega Master System you can't go wrong with R-Type.

R-Type is by far the best blast available on the Sega, so it goes without saying that no shoot 'em up fan should be without it.

The two bad things to note about this version are that ship movement is sluggish and when there are a lot of sprites on-screen it flickers horribly. Apart from that it is just as addictive and thrilling as ever. One of the best shoot-em-ups on the Sega.