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IGDB / 6550

R-Type III: The Third Lightning

1993 80 / 100 Shooter
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, selectabl Show full summary

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.

World design Nicht eindeutig GameplayCombat-focused

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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.

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R-Type III: The Third Lightning: release, platforms, and facts

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Studios & ownership

Studio & publishing

Developer
Raylight Studios, Irem
Publisher
Zoo Digital, Destination Software, Jaleco, Irem, Jaleco USA
Franchise
Standalone
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Side view, Third person
Themes
Action
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Game Boy Advance Mar 26, 2004
  • Super Famicom Dec 10, 1993
  • Super Nintendo Entertainment System Aug 02, 1994
  • Super Nintendo Entertainment System 1994
  • Wii Feb 16, 2007
  • Wii Dec 26, 2006
  • Wii Jan 15, 2007
  • Wii Jan 13, 2009

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