Master System

R-Type

R-Type is a side scrolling shoot 'em up best known for its extremely tough and strategic gameplay. You control the R-9 spaceship as it launches a last-ditch effort to repel the evil Bydo empire. The R-9 comes equipped as standard with a small gun which can only take down the smallest of enemies without firing several shots. By holding down the fire button, it can be loaded up so as to release a large burst of energy, eliminating all but the strongest enemies in its path. From time to time, pods will come flying in your direction. Upon being shot, they release an upgrade. The first one will invariably be the one called The Force, which is a weapons pod that clings either to the front or the b...

Genre: Shooter
Year: 1988
Developer: Irem Corp.
Publisher: SEGA of America, Inc.
Players: 1

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Achievements

31 achievements · 475 total points

The Front Lines Defeat Krell
2 pts
Caves of Bydo Defeat Gomanda
3 pts
Mega Battle Ship Destroy Nave de Batalha Mega
5 pts
Mechanical Farm Defeat Monpaira
10 pts
Underwater Caverns Defeat Kraken
10 pts
Labyrinth of Bydo Deposit Successfully navigate the Labyrinth
25 pts
Lost City Defeat Buronku
25 pts
Invasion and Conquer of the Bydo Empire Defeat the Bydo
50 pts
Reflector Max Laser
1 pts
Dual Fire Max Cross Beam
1 pts
Perimeter Blast Max Air-to-Ground
1 pts
Back Defense Attach Force to rear of the R-9
2 pts
Arrowhead Reach 50,000 points
5 pts
Delta Reach 200,000 points
10 pts
War-Head Reach 500,000 points
25 pts
This is R-Type Anchor the Force into Krell's belly (before he is dispatched)
2 pts
Injecting the Cure Anchor the Force into the cyst of Gomanda
2 pts
It's Alive! Anchor the Force into the eye of Mega
3 pts
Eat This! Anchor the Force in Bydo
10 pts
Timed Attack Defeat Gomanda before it leaves (no charge)
3 pts
Timed Attack II Defeat Mega before it departs.
5 pts
Timed Attack III Defeat Kraken before it departs.
10 pts
Timed Attack (Super) Defeat Secret Super Boss (before time's out)
25 pts
Nimble and Numb Play the entire game without charging to full gauge.
25 pts
Fifty Cent Victory Beat R-Type one one credit (first loop only)
25 pts
The Demiurge Beat R-Type with no ships lost (first loop only)
50 pts
Bydo - Rebirth Complete the second loop
50 pts
Bare Essentials Beat R-Type without using the Force.
50 pts
Jigsaw Battle Destroy Monpaira without Reflect Laser
5 pts
Cluster Bust Destroy Kraken with Reflect Laser
10 pts
Wormhole Find the Secret Stage
25 pts

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R-Type frequently asked questions

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

R-Type (Master System) 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 Master System 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 31 achievements worth 475 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.