R-Type III: The Third Lightning

Overview

The evil Bydo Empire returns in this entry of the R-Type series. So climb into the latest R-Type vessel, the R-90, and blast through six side-scrolling levels on your way to destroy the Bydo mothership. Gameplay is still the classic R-Type way with huge levels and bosses. With your detachable laser unit, you can fire in front or behind your ship. R-Type III now features three different kinds of laser unit, selectable at the start of a game. Each offers different laser types depending on the power-ups collected.

Developed by

Raylight Studios, Irem

Published by

Zoo Digital, Destination Software, Jaleco, Irem, Jaleco USA

Facts

Game modes

Single player

Player perspectives

Third person, Side view

Themes

Action

Series

R-Type

Release dates

• Super Famicom: Dec 10, 1993
• Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Aug 2, 1994
• Game Boy Advance: Mar 26, 2004
• Wii: Dec 26, 2006