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Super R-Type

"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."

Irem·Nintendo·Playtronic· July 13, 1991· Main Game
67
User Score
19 ratings

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.

Released 13 July 1991 for Wii, Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Famicom by Irem, published by Nintendo and Playtronic. Rated E by ESRB, ALL by GRAC.

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Wii
Standard
NA
Mar 17, 2008
Wii
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KR
Aug 12, 2008
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
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BR
Dec 1, 1993
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
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EU
Jun 4, 1992
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
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NA
Oct 1, 1991
Wii
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AU
Mar 14, 2008
Wii
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EU
Mar 14, 2008
Wii
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JP
Jan 29, 2008
Super Famicom
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JP
Jul 13, 1991
User Score
67 /100
Mixed or Average
Based on 19 ratings
Aggregated from player ratings across platforms worldwide.
Score Guide
90–100
Universal Acclaim
75–89
Generally Favorable
50–74
Mixed or Average
Users
20–49
Generally Unfavorable
0–19
Overwhelming Dislike