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''[[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 sequel games for other platforms. Nine games 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 a intergalactic war between humans and the Bydo, a powerful extra-terrestrial 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 would instead have slightly altered versions of the ship.
{{primary sources|date=March 2009}}


''R-Type'' video games have been released for a dozen of home video game consoles, alongside releases for personal computers, handheld systems and mobile phones. Several games in the series would also be released for digital distribution services, such as [[Xbox Live Arcade]], alongside dedicated compilation games for other systems. Most entries would be horizontal-scrolling shooter games, although a number would expand 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 1980's;<ref name="HG101">{{cite web |last1=Kalata |first1=Kurt |title=R-Type |url=http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/r-type/ |website=Hardcore Gaming 101 |accessdate=5 October 2004}}</ref> the original is also cited as one of the greatest video games ever made.
{{Infobox video game

|title=R-Type and R-Type II
==List of games==
|image=
===Main series===
|caption=
{{Video game titles|
|developer=[[Irem]]<br />[[Tozai Games]] (X360)<br />[[Racjin]] (PS1)
{{Video game titles/item
|publisher=
| article = R-Type
|series =
| title = R-Type
|designer=
| date = {{vgrelease|JP|July 1, 1987|NA|1987}}
|composer= [[David Whittaker (video game composer)|David Whittaker]] (GBC)
| refs =
|engine=
| release =
|released=
1987 – Arcade<br>
|genre=[[Shoot 'em up#Scrolling shooters|Side scrolling shoot-em-up]]
1988 – [[PC-Engine]], [[MSX]], [[Commodore 64]]<br>
|modes=[[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
1991 – [[Game Boy]]<br>
|platforms=[[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]], [[Game Boy Color]], [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 3]]
1999 – [[Game Boy Color]] (''R-Type DX'')<br>
2002 – [[Mobile phone]]<br>
2009 – [[Xbox 360]] (''R-Type Dimensions'')<br>
2010 – [[iOS]]<br>
2011 – [[Android (operating system)|Android]]<br>
2014 – [[Wii U Virtual Console]], [[3DS Virtual Console]]
| notes= *The arcade version was published by [[Nintendo]] outside Japan.<ref name="HG101"/>
*Due to storage space limitations, the PC-Engine version was split into two games, ''R-Type I'' and ''R-Type II''.<ref name="HG101"/>
*Cited as one of the greatest video games ever created.
}}
}}


{{Video game titles/item
[[Irem]]'s [[Shoot 'em up#Scrolling shooters|side scrolling shoot-em-up]] [[Arcade game|Arcade]], '''''[[R-Type]]''''' and '''''[[R-Type II]]''''' have been [[video game remake|rereleased]] several times in collective works which include both games.
| article = R-Type II
| title = R-Type II
| date = {{vgrelease|JP|December 1989|NA|1989}}
| refs =
| release =
1989 – Arcade<br>
1991 – [[Atari ST]], [[Amiga]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]<br>
1992 – [[Game Boy]]<br>
1999 – [[Game Boy Color]] (''R-Type DX'')<br>
2009 – [[Xbox 360]] (''R-Type Dimensions'')
| notes= *Direct arcade sequel.
*An altered home releases for the SNES, ''[[Super R-Type]]'', was also released.
}}


{{Video game titles/item
== Games ==
| article = R-Type III: The Third Lightning
| title = R-Type III: The Third Lightning
| date = {{vgrelease|JP|December 10, 1993|NA|August 2, 1994|EU|1994}}
| refs =
| release =
1993 – [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]<br>
2004 – [[Game Boy Advance]]<br>
2006 – [[Wii Virtual Console]]<br>
| notes= *Released as simply ''R-Type III'' in North America, published by [[Jaleco]].
}}


{{Video game titles/item
=== ''R-Types'' ===
| article = R-Type Delta
''R-Types'' is based specifically on the arcade versions, and is a retail [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]] product, released in Japan on February 5, 1998. Later released in Europe around September, 1998 and in North America on February 2, 1999. Later on, it was released through the [[PlayStation Network]], in Japan on December 21, 2006 and in North America on April 24, 2008.
| title = R-Type Delta
| date = {{vgrelease|JP|November 19, 1998|NA|July 31, 1999|EU|1999}}
| refs =
| release =
1998 – [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]]
| notes= *Stylized as ''R-Type Δ''.
*Was the first entry in the series to incorporate 3D graphics.
}}


{{Video game titles/item
=== ''R-Type DX'' ===
| article = R-Type Final
''R-Type DX'' is a game released for the [[Game Boy Color]]. It is based on the prior [[Game Boy]] ports of [[R-Type]] and [[R-Type II]] and contains all the changes made to these games for their Game Boy iterations. When played in a [[Game Boy Color]] or [[Game Boy Advance]], the player has a choice between playing the original monochrome Game Boy ports of either game or playing an enhanced color version of either. The player can also choose a "DX mode", which combines both games into one long story mode. [[backward compatibility|When played]] in an original [[Game Boy]] or [[Game Boy Pocket]], only the monochrome versions of the games are available.
| title = R-Type Final
| date = {{vgrelease|JP|July 17, 2003|NA|February 2, 2004|EU|March 26, 2004}}
| refs =
| release =
2003 – [[PlayStation 2]]
| notes= *Intended to be the final game in the ''R-Type'' series.<ref name="HG101 Final">{{cite web |last1=Kalata |first1=Kurt |title=R-Type Final |url=http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/r-type-final/ |website=Hardcore Gaming 101 |accessdate=8 December 2016}}</ref>
*Includes over 100 unlockable spaceships to play as.<ref name="HG101 Final"/>
*Published in North America by [[Eidos Interactive]].
}}


{{Video game titles/item
=== ''R-Type Dimensions'' ===
| article = R-Type Final 2
''R-Type Dimensions'' is based on the arcade versions, now featuring the ability to change between the original graphics and a newly created set, in real time. This is a product for the [[Xbox 360]]'s [[Xbox Live Arcade]] and the [[PlayStation 3]]'s [[PlayStation Network]].
| title = R-Type Final 2
| date = {{vgrelease|JP|TBA|NA|TBA|EU|TBA}}
| refs =
| release =
TBA – [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PC]]
| notes= *Direct sequel to ''R-Type Final''.
*In development by Granzella and to be published by Irem.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/2019/04/01/granzella-confirms-r-type-final-2-is-the-real-deal/ |title=Granzella Confirms R-Type Final 2 Is The Real Deal |date=2019-04-01 |website=Siliconera |access-date=2019-04-03}}</ref>
}}


}}
[[IGN]] editor Cam Shea ranked it 10th on his top 10 list of Xbox Live Arcade games. He praised ''Dimensions'' for its challenge and the ability to switch between current and classic visuals, but felt that the price may be too high for the product.<ref>{{cite web |title=IGN's Top 10 Xbox Live Arcade Games |url=http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/980/980538p1.html |publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=2009-08-07 |date=2009-05-07}}</ref>
===Spin-off games===
{{Video game titles|
{{Video game titles/item
| article = Armed Police Unit Gallop
| title = Armed Police Unit Gallop
| date = {{vgrelease|JP|September 1991|NA|1991}}
| refs =
| release =
1991 – Arcade
| notes= *Also known as ''Cosmic Cop''.
}}


{{Video game titles/item
=== ''R-Type Dimensions EX'' ===
| article = R-Type Leo
''R-Type Dimensions EX'' is based on the arcade versions, now featuring the ability to change between the original graphics and a newly created set, in real time. This is a product for [[PlayStation 4]], [[Nintendo Switch]] and [[Steam (software)|Steam]].
| title = R-Type Leo
The new 3D graphics are accompanied by rearrangements of the timeless soundtrack of R-Type. The classic game remains unchanged while the new Infinity mode allows a continuous progression from the beginning to the final boss.
| date = {{vgrelease|JP|September 1991|NA|1991}}
| refs =
| release =
1992 – Arcade
| notes= *It would be the final ''R-Type'' game to be released in arcades.
}}

{{Video game titles/item
| article = R-Type Tactics
| title = R-Type Tactics
| date = {{vgrelease|JP|September 20, 2007|NA|May 6, 2008|EU|September 26, 2008}}
| refs =
| release =
2007 – [[PlayStation Portable]]
| notes= *Released in North America as ''R-Type Command'', published by [[Atlus]].
*Tactical role-playing game intermixed with elements from the ''R-Type'' series.
}}

{{Video game titles/item
| article = R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate
| title = R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate
| date = {{vgrelease|JP|December 10, 2009}}
| refs =
| release =
2009 – [[PlayStation Portable]]
| notes= *Sequel to ''R-Type Final''.
*Plans were made to release the game as ''R-Type Command II'' in North America, however it was never released.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2010/06/24/r-type-command-ii-coming-to-north-america-in-a-bittersweet-way/|title=R-Type Command II Coming To North America In A Bittersweet Way|work=Siliconera|date=June 24, 2010|accessdate=March 30, 2018}}</ref>
}}
}}


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 05:10, 31 May 2019

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 sequel games for other platforms. Nine games 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 a intergalactic war between humans and the Bydo, a powerful extra-terrestrial 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 would instead have slightly altered versions of the ship.

R-Type video games have been released for a dozen of home video game consoles, alongside releases for personal computers, handheld systems and mobile phones. Several games in the series would also be released for digital distribution services, such as Xbox Live Arcade, alongside dedicated compilation games for other systems. Most entries would be horizontal-scrolling shooter games, although a number would expand 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 1980's;[1] the original is also cited as one of the greatest video games ever made.

List of games

Main series

Title Details
R-Type

Original release date(s):
  • JP: July 1, 1987
  • NA: 1987
 Release years by system:
1987 – Arcade

1988 – PC-Engine, MSX, Commodore 64
1991 – Game Boy
1999 – Game Boy Color (R-Type DX)
2002 – Mobile phone
2009 – Xbox 360 (R-Type Dimensions)
2010 – iOS
2011 – Android
2014 – Wii U Virtual Console, 3DS Virtual Console

Notes:
  • The arcade version was published by Nintendo outside Japan.[1]
  • Due to storage space limitations, the PC-Engine version was split into two games, R-Type I and R-Type II.[1]
  • Cited as one of the greatest video games ever created.


R-Type II

Original release date(s):
  • JP: December 1989
  • NA: 1989
 Release years by system:
1989 – Arcade

1991 – Atari ST, Amiga, Super Nintendo Entertainment System
1992 – Game Boy
1999 – Game Boy Color (R-Type DX)
2009 – Xbox 360 (R-Type Dimensions)

Notes:
  • Direct arcade sequel.
  • An altered home releases for the SNES, Super R-Type, was also released.


R-Type III: The Third Lightning

Original release date(s):
  • JP: December 10, 1993
  • NA: August 2, 1994
  • EU: 1994
 Release years by system:
1993 – Super Nintendo Entertainment System

2004 – Game Boy Advance
2006 – Wii Virtual Console

Notes:
  • Released as simply R-Type III in North America, published by Jaleco.


R-Type Delta

Original release date(s):
  • JP: November 19, 1998
  • NA: July 31, 1999
  • EU: 1999
 Release years by system:
1998 – PlayStation
Notes:
  • Stylized as R-Type Δ.
  • Was the first entry in the series to incorporate 3D graphics.


R-Type Final

Original release date(s):
  • JP: July 17, 2003
  • NA: February 2, 2004
  • EU: March 26, 2004
 Release years by system:
2003 – PlayStation 2
Notes:
  • Intended to be the final game in the R-Type series.[2]
  • Includes over 100 unlockable spaceships to play as.[2]
  • Published in North America by Eidos Interactive.


R-Type Final 2

Original release date(s):
 Release years by system:
TBA – PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
Notes:
  • Direct sequel to R-Type Final.
  • In development by Granzella and to be published by Irem.[3]


Spin-off games

Title Details
Armed Police Unit Gallop

Original release date(s):
  • JP: September 1991
  • NA: 1991
 Release years by system:
1991 – Arcade
Notes:
  • Also known as Cosmic Cop.


R-Type Leo

Original release date(s):
  • JP: September 1991
  • NA: 1991
 Release years by system:
1992 – Arcade
Notes:
  • It would be the final R-Type game to be released in arcades.


R-Type Tactics

Original release date(s):
  • JP: September 20, 2007
  • NA: May 6, 2008
  • EU: September 26, 2008
 Release years by system:
2007 – PlayStation Portable
Notes:
  • Released in North America as R-Type Command, published by Atlus.
  • Tactical role-playing game intermixed with elements from the R-Type series.


R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate

Original release date(s):
  • JP: December 10, 2009
 Release years by system:
2009 – PlayStation Portable
Notes:
  • Sequel to R-Type Final.
  • Plans were made to release the game as R-Type Command II in North America, however it was never released.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Kalata, Kurt. "R-Type". Hardcore Gaming 101. Retrieved 5 October 2004.
  2. ^ a b Kalata, Kurt. "R-Type Final". Hardcore Gaming 101. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Granzella Confirms R-Type Final 2 Is The Real Deal". Siliconera. 2019-04-01. Retrieved 2019-04-03.
  4. ^ "R-Type Command II Coming To North America In A Bittersweet Way". Siliconera. June 24, 2010. Retrieved March 30, 2018.


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