R.TYPE in IOS

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USD 1.99

Version 2.4.6Thu Jul 15 2021

Updated for the latest devices and Oses. UI issues fixed


R-TYPE, THE CLASSIC ARCADE SHOOTER, RETURNS AS A UNIVERSAL APP!

Revisit the 80's (mesh half-shirts and Keds optional) with this classic, old-school shoot 'em up! One of the decade’s most popular arcade games will awaken fond memories of jangling quarters, Jolt Cola and week-old popcorn. Fire up your iPhone or iPad and get ready to go back... to R-Type!

FEEL THE BLAST!

Blast off and attack the evil Bydo Empire. Use everything in your arsenal to take them down – don’t be shy! It's retro, it's fun and it's a “10” on the difficulty scale. Finish this masterpiece and carve your name amongst the greats!

INCLUDES THE ORIGINAL FEATURES…

Remember how damnably difficult R-Type was? Well it still is, because we stayed true to the original, just the way you remember it! Choose between two difficulty settings, utilize two different control options and soar through eight jam-packed levels, each with its own unique boss. Upgrade to new weapons, power-ups, and attachments as you battle wave after wave of enemies.

... AND SOME NEW FEATURES TOO!

- Universal version

- Enhanced Touch mode

- Eight levels and two different control options: touch and virtual D-pad

- Two difficulty settings

- Available in 10 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Portuguese

- Full Retina Display support

- Game Center: unlockable achievements + online leaderboards


Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Ratings & Reviews

3.3 out of 5 with 61 Counts
Age Rating 4+

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R Type is a thoughtfully designed mobile game that blends accessible mechanics with steadily increasing challenge. Players place and manipulate objects to influence in-game elements, solve levels, and progress through curated stages. The experience favors experimentation and polish, with simple controls and satisfying feedback.

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News on this game

'R-Type II' Review – Don't Bydo More Than You Can Chew – TouchArcade

Seeing the Irem logo come up when starting a game still makes me a little sad. We've seen a lot of important game companies go softly into...

TouchArcade Sun Aug 02 2015

R-Type iPhone Review

Look, beating R-Type is hard enough with an actual controller. But what happens when you strip away a stick and buttons?

IGN Fri Mar 02 2012

DotEmu: Retro-Digital-Distribution Interview

Read our exclusive interview with DotEmu, the leading platform for retro digital distribution. Learn about their innovative approach and...

CGMagazine Fri Aug 02 2013

How Shredder's Revenge continues the side-scrolling beat 'em up revival

One of the great pleasures of recent years has been the revival of the side-scrolling beat 'em up - a genre whose prime…

Eurogamer.net Sat Dec 02 2023

DotEmu Releases Classic Adventure Game 'I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream' On Android

DotEmu is in the habit of porting older but well-liked games to Android. With titles like R-Type, Double Dragon, and Another World under its...

Android Police Sun Jul 02 2017

Cyrille Imbert, the Man Who Brings Gaming’s Past Back to Life

The Dotemu CEO on the challenges and rewards of resurrecting old games and franchises.

EGMNOW Sun May 02 2021

R-Type, Street Fighter And Alien Crush Are All Flocking To The Japanese 3DS Virtual Console

Retro heavyweights flex their muscles on Nintendo's handheld - If you're a fan of blasting aliens, punching robots and playing demented...

Nintendo Life Sun Aug 02 2015

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap lets you switch from HD to 8-bit at any time

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap will have a “Retro Feature” that lets you switch between modern and 8-bit retro graphics modes at any time…

Gematsu Thu Aug 02 2018

R-Type Final retrospective

The R-Type series needs little introduction. From its stunning arcade debut in 1987, R-Type captured the hearts and min…

Eurogamer.net Tue Dec 02 2014

The best arcade games you can play right now

Arcade apps get us back to basics in terms of gameplay loops, graphics, and design philosophy. The arcade games of yore focused on refining...

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