| Estimated Value: | $49.08 [via PriceCharting.com] |
| Alt-Name | NA |
| Release Type: | Official Release |
| Publisher(s): | NEC Home Electronics |
| Developer(s): | Irem |
| Platform: | TurboGrafx-16 |
| Also on Platforms: | 3DS eShop [JP] Amstrad CPC Arcade Atari ST [EU] C64 [EU] ColecoVision [NA] GB [EU] GB [JP] GB [NA] GG [JP] GG [TW] Jaguar MSX [JP] PC-88 SMS [AU] SMS [EU] SMS [JP] SMS [NA] Wii U eShop [EU] X68000 ZX Spectrum |
| Genre: | Shoot 'Em Up |
| Rating: | NA |
| Item Number: | TGX040011 |
| Barcode: | NA |
| Release Date: | 1989 |
| Description: | The stages of R-Type are made in an organic style, certainly inspired by H. R. Giger's artwork for the Alien movies. When it came out, it was considered trend-setting since it broke off from the stereotypical sci-fi mould of other shoot'em'ups. In part, the levels themselves are your enemy, which is exemplified by the fourth, where spider-like creatures weave webs that cover the screen and block your path, or levels with intricate tunnel systems. Still, the levels are best handled with a combination of strategy and reflexes, without the memorisation that is required of R-Type's contemporary rival, Gradius. |
| Box Text: | The galaxy is in deep peril: foul creatures from the evil Bydo Empire have warped across space to invade and conquer our planet! There is only one hope for victory. The Earth Defense League has chosen you to pilot R-9, a nuclear-powered space fighter that can cut through invading aliens faster than a light saber through butter. Fly R-9 through many exciting levels of high-powered action. Use your plasma gun to rip through armies of nasty creatures and their deadly machines. And when the going gets really tough, pick up Droid Units to make your ship even harder hitting! |
| Date | User | Field | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04-06-2014 | pceslayer | Back Box Art | new |
| 04-06-2014 | pceslayer | Front Box Art | new |
| NA | NA | Created |
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