R-Type III

R-Type III

Aka: R-Type III, R-Type 3, R-Type III: The Third Lightning
Console: Super Nintendo (SNES)
TV Standard: Region Not Set
Developer(s): Irem Corp.
Publisher(s): Jaleco Ltd.
Release Date: 1994-10-01
Players: 1
Co-op: No
ESRB: E - Everyone
Type: Shooter
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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.