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Super R-Type

First release
Jul 13, 1991
Genres
Shooter, Arcade · Science fiction

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 can also be united with FORCE, which are invincible units that surround your ship to protect you and can also power up and attack.

Also known as SUPER R-TYPE, R-Type II

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Release dates
Super Famicom
Jul 13, 1991
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Oct 01, 1991
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Jun 04, 1992
All 8 release dates
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Dec 01, 1993
Wii
Jan 29, 2008
Wii
Mar 14, 2008
Wii
Mar 17, 2008
Wii
Aug 12, 2008
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
shoot 'em up, side-scrolling, nintendo switch online, wii virtual console