R-Type
1987Irem, CompileShmup
R-Type is a 1987 horizontally scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Irem for arcades. The player controls the R-9 "Arrowhead" starship in its efforts to destroy the Bydo, a powerful alien race bent on wiping out all of mankind. The R-9 can acquire a glowing orb called a "Force", giving limited protection from enemy fire and providing additional firepower.
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A portable rebuild of Dark Castle Software's R-Type remake Prototype, for Pandora, ODROID, Linux, and AmigaOS4.
Platforms:WebLinuxAmiga
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Updated1 year ago
LicenseUnknown
Release2016
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