Game: R-Type
Console: Sega Master System
Developer: Irem
Release Date; 1988
R-Type is an impressive shoot 'em up for it's time, featuring detailed backgrounds and a different musical theme for each of its levels, tight gameplay and a big helping of challenge. A lot of shoot 'em ups around this time took a far more simple approach, and this is part of what helped R-Type to stand out as a full video gaming experience.
Players take control of a ship, leading the effort against the Bydo Empire and fire at everything in their way. Through collecting power-ups, additional weapons and add-ons will join the fight and increase the offensive potential. The bosses at the end of each level are well designed and provide a final obstacle to overcome before moving onto a new area.
Graphically the game looks great for the early Master System era, enemies, bosses and levels are all well detailed and varied. Although the controls for shoot 'em ups are usually basic, R-Type controls well and allows players to choose whether their add-on weapons are docked to the ship or floating free, which is a nice touch.
Overall, whilst pretty tough R-Type offers players the chance to gain more credits through a couple of cheat codes, and never uses cheap tactics to hit players. It's features put it years ahead of other shoot 'em ups of the time, and define it as a classic.
Rating: 74/100
Grade: B
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