SNES/Super Famicom

R-Type III: The Third Lightning

The evil Bydo Empire returns in this entry of the R-Type series. So climb into the latest R-Type vessel, the R-90, and blast through six side-scrolling levels on your way to destroy the Bydo mothership.Gameplay is still the classic R-Type way with huge levels and bosses. With your detachable laser unit, you can fire in front or behind your ship. R-Type III now features three different kinds of laser unit, selectable at the start of a game. Each offers different laser types depending on the power-ups collected.

Genre: Shooter
Year: 1994
Developer: Irem
Publisher: Jaleco
Players: 2

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Achievements

31 achievements · 438 total points

Stage 1 Cleared You've defeated Guard Ray
5 pts
Stage 2 Cleared You've defeated Necrosaur [no level select]
5 pts
Stage 3 Cleared You've defeated Course Crab [no level select]
10 pts
Stage 4 Cleared You've defeated Creature 666 [no level select]
10 pts
Stage 5 Cleared You've defeated Phantom Cell [no level select]
25 pts
Stage 6 Cleared You've defeated mother bydo and finished the game! [no level select]
25 pts
A New Beginning Beat Stage 1 in advanced mode [no level select]
5 pts
Blackened Blobs Beat Stage 2 in advanced mode [no level select]
5 pts
Bullet Heck Beat Stage 3 in advanced mode [no level select]
10 pts
Quick Man ga Taosenai Beat Stage 4 in advanced mode [no level select]
25 pts
Transforming Terror Beat Stage 5 in advanced mode [no level select]
25 pts
You Are Super Player Beat Stage 6 in advanced mode [no level select]
50 pts
Ace Candidate Beat the game using Round Force [no level select]
10 pts
Shadow Manipulator Beat the game using Shadow Force [no level select]
10 pts
Spring Breeze Beat the game using Cyclone Force [no level select]
10 pts
Ace Pilot Beat advanced mode using Round Force [no level select]
50 pts
Shadow Master Beat advanced mode using Shadow Force [no level select]
50 pts
Like A Hurricane Beat advanced mode using Cyclone Force [no level select]
25 pts
Reflective Laser Mastery Get the reflective laser weapon with maximum force level
2 pts
Air to Ground Laser Mastery Get the air to ground laser weapon with maximum force level
2 pts
Air to Air Laser Mastery Get the air to air laser weapon with maximum force level
2 pts
Range Laser Mastery Get the range laser weapon with maximum force level
2 pts
Guide Laser Mastery Get the guide laser weapon with maximum force level
2 pts
Reverse Laser Master Get the reverse laser weapon with maximum force level
2 pts
Splash Laser Mastery Get the splash laser weapon with maximum force level
2 pts
Capsule Laser Mastery Get the capsule laser weapon with maximum force level
2 pts
Through Laser Mastery Get the through laser weapon with maximum force level
2 pts
Dressed to Kill You've obtained all power ups (force, option, missile and speed) in the maximum level
25 pts
R-90 Beginner Reach 50k points
5 pts
R-90 Intermediate Reach 150k points
10 pts
R-90 Expert Reach 380k points
25 pts

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R-Type III: The Third Lightning frequently asked questions

How do I play R-Type III: The Third Lightning online with a friend?

R-Type III: The Third Lightning (SNES/Super Famicom) 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 III: The Third Lightning on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find R-Type III: The Third Lightning in the SNES/Super Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does R-Type III: The Third Lightning 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 III: The Third Lightning have achievements?

Yes, R-Type III: The Third Lightning has 31 achievements worth 438 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play R-Type III: The Third Lightning 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 III: The Third Lightning on Etera

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