R-Type I

aka: R-Type

Released

March 25th, 1988 on TurboGrafx-16

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Irem Corp.

Moby Score: n/a
Critics: 90% (3)
Players: (4)
Collected By: 6 players

Genre: Action
Perspective: Side view
Visual: 2D scrolling
Gameplay: Arcade
Shooter
Setting: Sci-fi / futuristic

TurboGrafx-16 Specs [ all ]

Number of Players Supported: 1 Player

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Description

The PC Engine port of the shoot'em up classic R-Type was released in two parts in Japan: R-Type I includes the first four, R-Type II the last four levels.

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Average score: 90% (based on 3 ratings)

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Average score: 4.9 out of 5 (based on 4 ratings with 0 reviews)

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MobyGames ID: 53388

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Game added by Terok Nor.

Wii U, Wii added by Michael Cassidy.

Game added November 3rd, 2011. Last modified February 22nd, 2023.