Shooter · 1991
Super R-Type
In short: Super R-Type is a Shooter game by Irem, released in 1991 on Nintendo.
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…
Key facts
- Released
- 13 July 1991
- Genre
- Shooter · Arcade
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- Irem
- Publisher
- Nintendo
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 1991 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- Just right for a weekend
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Super R-Type with friends?
No, Super R-Type is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Super R-Type on?
Super R-Type is available on Nintendo.
What games are like Super R-Type?
In the same spirit: Velocity 2X, Drainus and ZeroRanger.
