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Pilot a spacecraft, navigate stages, dodge fire, defeat bosses, and collect power-ups.

Super R-type (japan) Game
Super R-Type (Japan) game

🎮 Game Controls

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  • ↑↓←→ Move
  • Z Btn A
  • X Btn B
  • A Btn X
  • S Btn Y
  • Q / E L / R
  • Enter Start
  • V Select
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About Super R-type (japan)

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Category
Shooter
Platform
Super Nintendo
File size
412
Release year
1991
Developer
Irem

Irem released Super R-Type for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991. It was an early title for the console, bringing the company's arcade shooting action into the home. This placed it among the first wave of games that helped define the SNES library.

You pilot the R-9 spacecraft through horizontally scrolling stages filled with alien forces. Your main objective is to survive each stage and defeat the large boss waiting at the end. A key mechanic is the Force, a detachable pod that can be shot ahead for offense or kept close for a protective shield. You also collect power-ups to upgrade your main shot and the Force's capabilities. The game is known for its deliberate pacing and high difficulty, demanding careful positioning and memorization of enemy patterns. Controlling your ship through the tight corridors and intense enemy fire creates a tense, methodical experience.

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