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Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up
R-Type
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Compile |
| Publisher | Irem |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | R-Type |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Compile and published by Irem, R-Type arrived on the Commodore 64 as a shoot 'em up.
Among the 157 C64 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.
It is part of the R-Type series. The series also appears on other systems with R-Type (Master System) and Super R-Type (SNES).
R-Type supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing R-Type is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
R-Type walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
R-Type FAQ
Who made R-Type?
It was developed by Compile and published by Irem.
Is R-Type multiplayer?
Yes. R-Type supports up to 2 players.
How long does R-Type take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, R-Type typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about R-Type on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.