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R-Type III: The Third Lightning

by Raylight Studios, Irem·published by Destination Software, Zoo Digital, Jaleco

10 December 1993Everyone19
NintendoGBASNESWii

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About

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.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Third personSide view

Included in

R-Type III & Super R-Type Collector's Edition

Languages

2 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English——
Japanese——

Game details

Number of Players Supported

1 Player

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Also known as

Āru Taipu Surī: Za Sādo Raitoningu — Japanese title - romanization

R-Type 3 — Other Alias

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Facts

Released

10 December 1993

Series

R-Type

Platforms

NintendoGBASNESWii

Age ratings

ESRBEveryonePEGI3USK6

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Tags

Side view2D scrollingArcadeShooterSpace flightSci-fi / futuristicRegional differences