PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16

R-Type

Players: 1

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

37 achievements · 700 total points

Encounter Defeat Dobkeralops and complete the first stage
10 pts
Creature Cave Defeat Gomander and complete the second stage
10 pts
Gigantic Warship Defeat the Gigantic Warship and complete the third stage
10 pts
Frontline Base Defeat the Compiler and complete the fourth stage
10 pts
The Den Defeat the Bellmite and complete the fifth stage
10 pts
Transport System Defeat the Yashoo and complete the sixth stage
25 pts
City in Ruins Defeat Bronco and complete the seventh stage
25 pts
The Bydo Empire's Star Defeat the Bydo Core and complete the first loop
50 pts
Encounter (Second Loop) Defeat Dobkeralops in the second loop
10 pts
Creature Cave (Second Loop) Defeat Gomander in the second loop
10 pts
Gigantic Warship (Second Loop) Defeat the Gigantic Warship in the second loop
25 pts
Frontline Base (Second Loop) Defeat the Compiler in the second loop
25 pts
The Den (Second Loop) Defeat the Bellmite in the second loop
25 pts
Transport System (Second Loop) Defeat the Yashoo in the second loop
25 pts
City in Ruins (Second Loop) Defeat Bronco in the second loop
25 pts
The Bydo Empire's Star (Second Loop) Defeat the Bydo Core in the second loop
50 pts
Beginner Points Award Earn Over 5000 Points in R-Type
2 pts
Novice Points Award Earn Over 10000 Points in R-Type
3 pts
Pro Points Award Earn Over 50000 Points in R-Type
5 pts
Expert Point Award Earn Over 100000 Points in R-Type
10 pts
Master Point Award Earn Over 250000 Points in R-Type
25 pts
Master Extra Pro Point Award Plus Omega Earn Over 500000 Points in R-Type
25 pts
Force Pod Collect a Force Pod
5 pts
Force Master Upgrade Your Force Pod Twice
5 pts
Max Air-to-Air Have Level 3 Air-to-Air Lasers
5 pts
Max Reflective Have Level 3 Reflective Lasers
5 pts
Max Air to Ground Have Level 3 Air-to-Ground Lasers
5 pts
Dashing R9-A Obtain the maximum speed upgrades
10 pts
Encounter [Chargeless + Deathless] Defeat Dobkeralops and complete the first stage without losing a ship or reaching a full charge
25 pts
Creature Cave [Chargeless + Deathless] Defeat Gomander and complete the second stage without losing a ship or reaching a full charge
25 pts
Gigantic Warship [Chargeless + Deathless] Defeat the Gigantic Warship and complete the third stage without losing a ship or reaching a full charge
25 pts
Frontline Base [Chargeless + Deathless] Defeat the Compiler and complete the fourth stage without losing a ship or reaching a full charge
25 pts
The Den [Chargeless + Deathless] Defeat the Bellmite and complete the fifth stage without losing a ship or reaching a full charge
25 pts
Transport System [Chargeless + Deathless] Defeat the Yashoo and complete the sixth stage without losing a ship or reaching a full charge
25 pts
City in Ruins [Chargeless + Deathless] Defeat Bronco and complete the seventh stage without losing a ship or reaching a full charge
25 pts
The Bydo Empire's Star [Chargeless + Deathless] Defeat the Bydo Core and complete the final stage without losing a ship or reaching a full charge
25 pts
Legend of R-9A Arrowhead Complete the First Loop without losing a continue
50 pts

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R-Type frequently asked questions

How do I play R-Type online with a friend?

R-Type (PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play R-Type on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find R-Type in the PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does R-Type netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does R-Type have achievements?

Yes, R-Type has 37 achievements worth 700 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play R-Type for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play R-Type on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.