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R-Types (1998)

Irem

PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable

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R-Types is a compilation of R-Type and R-Type II ported pixel-for-pixel from the coin-op to the PlayStation. A couple of handy features have been added to lower the original difficulty level. First, your progress through the game is saved at the start of each level, so you don't have to start from scratch every time. Second, you now have unlimited … R-Types is a compilation of R-Type and R-Type II ported pixel-for-pixel from the coin-op to the PlayStation.

A couple of handy features have been added to lower the original difficulty level. First, your progress through the game is saved at the start of each level, so you don't have to start from scratch every time. Second, you now have unlimited continues.

R-Types also contains a small library section which describes some of the story behind the R-Type universe, and lets you browse some of the in-game graphics. Other bonuses include an FMV intro movie and ending movies. Read more

Details

Developers
Irem
Publishers
ASCII Entertainment Software, Inc., Irem, Sony Computer Entertainment, Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.
Genres
Arcade, Shooter
Themes
Action, Science fiction
Franchises
R-Type
Series
R-Type
Also known as
Aru Taipusu (Japanese title, stylized)

Release dates

  • Feb 05, 1998 (Japan) PlayStation
  • Oct 1998 (Europe) PlayStation
  • Mar 1999 (North America) PlayStation
  • Dec 21, 2006 (Digital compatibility release) (Japan) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
  • Apr 24, 2008 (Digital compatibility release) (Europe) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
  • Apr 24, 2008 (Digital compatibility release) (North America) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable

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