List of R-Type video games
R-Type is a science-fiction horizontal-scrolling shooter video game franchise developed and published by Irem for arcade systems and home game platforms. The first entry in the series was released in 1987, R-Type, followed by several sequels for other platforms. Ten games in total have been released in the series. Other pieces of media, such as plastic-resin model kits, soundtrack albums and literature, were also produced. The series centers on an intergalactic war between humans and the Bydo, a powerful extraterrestrial race that are made from both biological lifeforms and mechanical structures. Most games have the player controlling the R-9 "Arrowhead" star vessel, although other entries have slightly altered versions of the ship instead.
R-Type video games have been released for multiple home video game consoles, as well as personal computers, handheld systems and mobile phones. Several games in the series were also released for digital distribution services, such as Xbox Live Arcade, alongside dedicated compilation games for other systems. Most entries are horizontal-scrolling shooter games, although a number have expanded into other genres, such as tactical role-playing games. The R-Type series is considered one of the most important video game franchises established in the 1980s;[1] the original is also cited as one of the greatest video games ever made.[citation needed]
List of games
[edit]Main series
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Release years by system: 1987 – Arcade 1988 – Atari ST, Commodore 64, Master System, MSX2, PC-88, TurboGrafx-16, ZX Spectrum |
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Release years by system: 1989 – Arcade 1991 – Amiga, Atari ST |
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Release years by system: 1993 – SNES 2004 – Game Boy Advance |
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Release years by system: 1998 – PlayStation 2009 – PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita |
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Release years by system: 2003 – PlayStation 2 |
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Release years by system: 2021 – Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
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Original release date(s): March 2023 |
Release years by system: PlayStation 5 |
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Spin-off games
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Release years by system: 1991 – Arcade |
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Release years by system: 1992 – Arcade |
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Release years by system: 2007 – PlayStation Portable |
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Release years by system: 2009 – PlayStation Portable |
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R-Type: Flash of the Void Original release date(s):[12]
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Release years by system: 2009 – PlayStation Home |
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Compilations
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Release years by system: 1998 – PlayStation 2006 – PlayStation 3 |
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R-Type DX Original release date(s): |
Release years by system: 1999 – Game Boy Color |
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R-Type Dimensions Original release date(s):[15] X360
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Release years by system: 2009 – Xbox 360 2014 – PlayStation 3[15] 2018 – Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam |
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R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos Original release date(s): 2024[17] |
Release years by system: 2024 - Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S |
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c Kalata, Kurt (5 October 2004). "R-Type". Hardcore Gaming 101. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ a b Sy, Dexter (23 October 1999). "R-Type DX". IGN. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ "『イース』『R-TYPE』などがiアプリに!「ゲームの殿堂!!!」が11月5日にオープン". Dengeki. 22 October 2002. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ "R-TYPE DELTA". Irem. Archived from the original on 6 December 1998. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "R-Type Delta Developer Interview". GSLA. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ a b Kalata, Kurt (8 December 2016). "R-Type Final". Hardcore Gaming 101. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Robinson, Martin (3 April 2019). "R-Type Final 2 is real and very much not a joke". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Granzella Confirms R-Type Final 2 Is The Real Deal". Siliconera. 2019-04-01. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
- ^ Kalata, Kurt (10 December 2016). "Cosmic Cop". Hardcore Gaming 101. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Spencer (31 July 2009). "A Taste Of R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate". Siliconera. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ "R-Type Command II Coming To North America In A Bittersweet Way". Siliconera. June 24, 2010. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
- ^ a b Spencer (28 October 2009). "3D R-Type Shooter Coming To PlayStation Home". Siliconera. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ "R-TYPES". Irem. Archived from the original on 21 February 1999. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "pocket.ign.com: Nintendo Release Schedule". 2000-08-24. Archived from the original on 2000-08-24. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ a b Bruno, David (2014-05-20). "R-Type Dimensions Out Today on PS3". blog.us.playstation.com. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Romano, Sal (12 December 2018). "R-Type Dimensions EX coming to PS4 on December 19". Gematsu. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Romano, Sal (26 October 2022). "R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos announced for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
External links
[edit]- R-Type Dimensions official site