R-Type Classic
Super Nintendo · Shoot 'em Up
Super R-Type
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Irem |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | R-Type |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1991, Super R-Type is a shoot 'em up developed by Irem and published by Nintendo.
It belongs to the SNES's earliest wave of games. Other notable SNES releases from 1991 include Final Fantasy IV, Lemmings and SimEarth. Among the 53 SNES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the R-Type series; on the SNES you can also try R-Type III: The Third Lightning and R-Type III. The series also appears on other systems with R-Type (Master System) and R-Type (TurboGrafx-16). Irem also made Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen, DinoCity and Rocky Rodent for the SNES.
Super R-Type 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 want to experience one of the SNES'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 Super 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.
Super R-Type cheats & codes
63 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | C2C7-6D0F |
|---|---|
| Spiral Motion Gun Takes Much Less Time To Power Up | DD80-6DA1 |
| Spiral Motion Gun Can't Get Over-Charged | 6D84-6F01 |
| Once FORCE Has Been Obtained, Keep It Forever | C267-A4D9 |
| Spiral Motion Gun Takes Less Time To Power Up | 6D80-6DD1
DD80-6D01 |
| Start With 1 Life Instead Of 3 | DF66-0F00
CB66-0FD0
DD66-0F60 |
Super R-Type walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Super R-Type.
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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.
Super R-Type FAQ
When did Super R-Type come out on the SNES?
Super R-Type was released for the Super Nintendo in 1991.
Who made Super R-Type?
It was developed by Irem and published by Nintendo.
Is Super R-Type multiplayer?
No. Super R-Type is a single-player game.
How long does Super R-Type take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Super 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 Super 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.