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Commodore 64

R-Type

1987 1-2 Players 88% Not Rated

R-Type is set in the 22nd century, and the player flies a futuristic fighter craft called the R-9a "Arrowhead", named for its shape, and because it is the ninth model in the 'R' series of fighter craft (but it is the first of the series to actually be used in combat; the previous models were all prototypes). The mission is to 'blast off and strike the evil Bydo Empire'.

Release date
December 31, 1987
Developer
Irem Corp.
Publisher
Ocean
Players
1-2

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R-Type

R-Type is set in the 22nd century, and the player flies a futuristic fighter craft called the R-9a "Arrowhead", named for its shape, and because it is the ninth model in the 'R' series of fighter craft (but it is the first of the series to actually be used in combat; the previous models were all prototypes). The mission is to 'blast off and strike the evil Bydo Empire'.

Genres

Shooter

Modes

Multiplayer

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Developer
Irem Corp.
Publisher
Ocean

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideDecember 31, 1987 · Not Rated

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