R-Type III: The Third Lightning Deep cut
Super Nintendo · Shoot 'em Up
R-Type III
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Jaleco |
| Publisher | Irem |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | R-Type |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Jaleco and published by Irem, R-Type III arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1994 as a shoot 'em up.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.
It is part of the R-Type series; on the SNES you can also try Super R-Type and R-Type III: The Third Lightning. The series also appears on other systems with R-Type (Master System) and R-Type (TurboGrafx-16). Jaleco also made Earth Defense Force, Tuff E Nuff and Rival Turf! for the SNES.
R-Type III 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
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing R-Type III 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 cheats & codes
16 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 7E03B709 |
|---|---|
| Almost Invincible | 7E1144FE |
| No Charge Required For Mega-Blast | 7E03DCDA |
| Score Modifier | 7E03ADXX
7E03AEXX
7E03AFXX
7E03B0XX
7E03B1XX |
If you like R-Type III, the Matrix also picks…
Super R-Type Classic
Space Invaders Classic
R-Type Classic
Zombies Ate My Neighbors Classic Co-op
Pocky & Rocky Co-op
Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
R-Type III FAQ
When did R-Type III come out on the SNES?
R-Type III was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made R-Type III?
It was developed by Jaleco and published by Irem.
Is R-Type III multiplayer?
Yes. R-Type III supports up to 2 players.
How long does R-Type III take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, R-Type III 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.
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