Cover art for R-Type III: The Third Lightning

R-Type III: The Third Lightning

December 10, 1993 · Raylight Studios, Irem

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.

Release date
December 10, 1993
Developer
Raylight Studios, Irem
Publisher
Zoo Digital, Destination Software, Jaleco, Irem, Jaleco USA
Platforms
Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, Game Boy Advance, Super Famicom
Genres
Shooter
Main story
1.5 hours

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