R-Type Complete

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: 1991
Developer: IREM
Publisher: IREM
Players: 1

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Achievements

21 achievements · 270 total points

Powerhouse Fully power up your weapons and speed on Normal or Hard difficulty
5 pts
Double Extender Score 200,000 points on Normal or Hard difficulty
5 pts
Triple Extender Score 400,000 points on Normal or Hard difficulty
10 pts
Three Strikes on the Bydo Complete the game using 2 or fewer continues on Normal or Hard difficulty
25 pts
One Strike on the Bydo Complete the game without using a continue on Normal or Hard difficulty
50 pts
Dobkeratops Complete Stage 1 on Normal or Hard difficulty
5 pts
Gomander Complete Stage 2 on Normal or Hard difficulty
5 pts
Warship Complete Stage 3 on Normal or Hard difficulty
5 pts
Compiler Complete Stage 4 on Normal or Hard difficulty
5 pts
Bellmite Complete Stage 5 on Normal or Hard difficulty
10 pts
Yashoo Complete Stage 6 on Normal or Hard difficulty
10 pts
Bronco Complete Stage 7 on Normal or Hard difficulty
10 pts
Bydo Core Complete Stage 8 on Normal or Hard difficulty
25 pts
Brutal War Complete the game on Hard difficulty
50 pts
Invincible Arrowhead: Encounter Complete Stage 1 from start to finish without dying on Normal or Hard difficulty
5 pts
Invincible Arrowhead: Creature Cave Complete Stage 2 from start to finish without dying on Normal or Hard difficulty
5 pts
Invincible Arrowhead: Gigantic Warship Complete Stage 3 from start to finish without dying on Normal or Hard difficulty
5 pts
Invincible Arrowhead: Frontline Base Complete Stage 4 from start to finish without dying on Normal or Hard difficulty
5 pts
Invincible Arrowhead: The Den Complete Stage 5 from start to finish without dying on Normal or Hard difficulty
10 pts
Invincible Arrowhead: Transport System Complete Stage 6 from start to finish without dying on Normal or Hard difficulty
10 pts
Invincible Arrowhead: City in Ruins Complete Stage 7 from start to finish without dying on Normal or Hard difficulty
10 pts

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R-Type Complete frequently asked questions

How do I play R-Type Complete on PC?

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

Does R-Type Complete have achievements?

Yes, R-Type Complete has 21 achievements worth 270 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play R-Type Complete 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 Complete on Etera

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