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| Genre: | Arcade Game: Shoot-em-up |
| Series: | Number 18 in Arcade Collection (Spectrum) |
| Publisher: | The Hit Squad |
| Cover Art Language: | English |
| Machine Compatibility: | Spectrum 48K, Spectrum 128K, Spectrum +2, Spectrum +3 |
| Release: | Professionally released on Cassette |
| Available For: | Amiga 500, Amstrad CPC464, Atari ST, Commodore 64/128, Evercade, Game Boy, PC Engine (EU Version)/TurboGrafix-16 (US Version), PC-88, Sega Master System & Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3 |
| Compatible Emulators: | ZXSpin (PC (Windows)) Nutria (PC (MS-DOS)) |
| Original Release Date: | 19th July 1991 |
| Original Release Price: | £2.99 |
| Market Valuation: | £5.81 (How Is This Calculated?) |
| Item Weight: | 64g |
| Box Type: | Cassette Single Plastic Clear |
| Author(s): | Bob Pape, Mark A. Jones & Robert L. Hylands |
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R-Type
Arcade Collection (Spectrum)
Retro Gaming Power
17th August 2024
A Spectrum classic, and a fantastic conversion of a great arcade game, but slightly redundant today when you can just play the arcade game instead.
Computer & Video Games
1st January 1991
A horizontally-scrolling shooter, with bags of power-up weapons, a drone which can be attached to both the front and rear of the ship, and loads of horrible aliens to blast, all in glorious technicolour! Read Review
Computer & Video Games
1st December 1988
I did have my doubts about the Spectrum version of R-Type, but Electric Dreams has coped admirably, and the end result is fantastic! Read Review
Crash
1st January 1991
R-Type is a must for all fans of the shoot-'em-up. Plenty of weapons, lots of nasty aliens and level after level of true arcade action. Read Review
Crash
1st December 1988
Presentation is highly polished with excellent title and loading screens, plus a multitude of levels for you to blast through. Read Review
Sinclair User
14th September 1990
It's a classic. Showing its age maybe, but still a classic. Read Review
Sinclair User
9th September 1988
Possibly the best space shoot-'em-up conversion ever! Read Review
Your Sinclair
1st January 1991
Amazing graphics (with no clash), unbelievably addictive, extremely playable, eight varied levels, a classic of its kind... Read Review
Your Sinclair
1st January 1989
It's a fiendishly addictive and difficult shoot-'em-up with great graphics, loads of colour and the kind of knobs which make it scream 'Hey, I'm absolutely playable - come and have another go!'. Read Review
Full Instructions
R-Type
A desperate battle is being fought out in the limitless and unknown dimensions of space which have been contaminated and corrupted by an evil power. The evil power is the Bydo Empire, which is determined to subjugate the world. It is inhabited by weird creatures, whose very sight inspires fear.
But Mankind is fighting back, and sends you into battle in an incredibly sophisticated plane, the R9 fighter. Behind the control panel of this fantastic fighting machine, you are Mankind's only defence against the enemy...
Game Controls
Standard joystick movements apply.
The game may be paused by pressing CAPS SHIFT and 1 simultaneously, and restarted by pressing CAPS SHIFT and 2.
When joystick control is selected, the SPACE bar is used to detach the Force.
The movements of the R9 fighter are controlled by standard up, down, and left and right keys or by joystick. The weapons are controlled by the fire button; holding down fire will build up the strength of firepower until the button or key is released.
Weapons are increased or modified by shooting one of the enemy craft which reveals jewels. Collecting a jewel is rewarded by the addition of one of the following weapons:
- Reflection laser
- Anti aircraft laser
- Ground laser
- Homing missiles
- Extra speed
- Shield orbs
The first jewel collected also releases a special weapon, the Force, which can be attached to the front or rear of the F9 fighter, sent ahead to clear a path, or behind as a rear-guard. The Force is equipped with its own lasers. A key will be used to release this weapon, whether keyboard or joystick control has been selected.
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R-Type is a multi-load game. Each level will be loaded as you complete the previous one. This means that to enjoy continuous play, you must keep your R-Type cassette in your data cassette player.
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