R-Type Classic
Game Boy Advance · Shoot 'em Up
R-Type III: The Third Lightning
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 (originally 1993) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Raylight Studios |
| Publisher | Zoo Digital Publishing |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | R-Type |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
R-Type III: The Third Lightning is a shoot 'em up released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Raylight Studios and published by Zoo Digital Publishing. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993.
It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle. Among the 25 GBA shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #7 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). Raylight Studios also made Big Mutha Truckers, Wing Commander: Prophecy and Ozzy & Drix for the GBA.
R-Type III: The Third Lightning is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing R-Type III: The Third Lightning 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 III: The Third Lightning cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 330043C6
0007 |
|---|---|
| Invincible | 330043BC
000F |
| Ship Moves Faster | 83006B84
02FF |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 0000082B
000A
10029884
0007 |
| Press A For Charged Shot | 74000130
03FE
830040D4
0200 |
| Never Overheat | 730040D0
0005
830040D0
0004 |
R-Type III: The Third Lightning walkthroughs & guides
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R-Type III: The Third Lightning FAQ
When did R-Type III: The Third Lightning come out on the GBA?
R-Type III: The Third Lightning was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003; the original game dates back to 1993.
Who made R-Type III: The Third Lightning?
It was developed by Raylight Studios and published by Zoo Digital Publishing.
Is R-Type III: The Third Lightning multiplayer?
No. R-Type III: The Third Lightning is a single-player game.
How long does R-Type III: The Third Lightning take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, R-Type III: The Third Lightning 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 III: The Third Lightning 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.