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Sega Master System · Shoot 'em Up / Action
R-Type
Certified classic
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Compile |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | R-Type |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 19 |
Developed by Compile and published by SEGA, R-Type arrived on the Sega Master System in 1988 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1988 include Double Dragon, Shinobi and Wonder Boy in Monster Land. Among the 31 Master System shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the R-Type series. The series also appears on other systems with Super R-Type (SNES) and R-Type (TurboGrafx-16). Compile also made Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, Ghostbusters and Golvellius for the Master System.
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 want to experience one of the Master System's defining games
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 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 cheats & codes
28 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Credits (Continues) | 00CC-0409 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 00CE-0103 |
| Invincibility (Flashing) | 00CE-D8FF |
| Always Have Missiles | 00CE-0B01 |
| Speed Modifier | 00CE-02?? |
| Always Have Weapon | 00CE-04??
00CE-05** |
R-Type walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Master System games today
The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.
R-Type FAQ
When did R-Type come out on the Master System?
R-Type was released for the Sega Master System in 1988.
Who made R-Type?
It was developed by Compile and published by SEGA.
Is R-Type multiplayer?
No. R-Type is a single-player game.
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.