R-Type Classic
Game Boy Color · Shoot 'em Up
R-Type DX
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Bits Studios |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | R-Type |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
R-Type DX is a shoot 'em up released in 1999 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Bits Studios and published by Nintendo.
It came out in the GBC's second year on the market. Other notable GBC releases from 1999 include Pokémon Pinball, Conker's Pocket Tales and Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny: Operation Carrot Patch. Among the 13 GBC shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #5 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). Bits Studios also made Warlocked for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 GBC 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 DX 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 DX cheats & codes
23 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives In R-Type DX And R-Type Color | FA5-23D |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives In R-Type 2 Color | FAF-068 |
| Infinite Lives In R-Type Classic | FA5-38C |
| Infinite Lives In R-Type 2 Classic | FA7-39F |
R-Type DX walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for R-Type DX.
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R-Type III: The Third Lightning Deep cut
Super R-Type Classic
Blaster Master: Enemy Below Classic
Space Invaders Classic
Star Fox 64 Classic
Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
R-Type DX FAQ
When did R-Type DX come out on the GBC?
R-Type DX was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999.
Who made R-Type DX?
It was developed by Bits Studios and published by Nintendo.
Is R-Type DX multiplayer?
No. R-Type DX is a single-player game.
How long does R-Type DX take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, R-Type DX 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 DX 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.