Manufacturer:
Nintendo
Year: 1987
Class: Wide Release
Genre:
Space Shooter
Type: Video Arcade
Monitor:
- Orientation: Horizontal
- Type: Raster: Standard Resolution
- CRT: Color
Conversion Class: unique
Number of Simultaneous
Players: 1
Maximum number of Players: 2
Gameplay:
Alternating
Control Panel Layout:
Single Player
Controls:
- Joystick: 8-way
- Buttons: 2 - Fire, Pod Control
Sound: Amplified Mono (one channel)
Abstract
Side-scrolling shooter in which you assume the role of a pilot who must use his superior skills to conquer hordes of aliens. Collect powerups and modifications to assist in this task.
Gameplay
The controls consist of a joystick, a fire button and a pod control button. The fire button can be held down for extended periods to increase the power of one's shot.
Conversion Info:
Although this games PCB says it is a JAMMA board, it cannot be used for other JAMMA games. It lacks certain required hardware characteristics.
Legacy:
R-type
R-type II
R-type Leo
WWW: http://www.rtype.com/
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