Product Overview
- Product Name: Super R-Type
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: In Box
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Box shows very light shelf wear with minimal edge wear. Artwork remains vibrant with no visible sun fading. Inner cardboard tray is in perfect condition. Instruction manual is perfect and looks untouched. Cartridge is immaculate and looks like it's never been played! An exceptional example of this classic title, well-suited for serious SNES collectors.
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What's Included
- SNES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: Yes
- Original Retail Box: Yes
- Extras: Also included is the R-Type poster in pristine condition!
Game Description
Super R-Type delivers pulse-pounding shoot-’em-up action to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System with explosive intensity and arcade precision. Developed and published by Irem in 1991, this 16-bit reimagining of the legendary R-Type II challenges players to pilot the advanced R-9 fighter through a relentless alien invasion led by the terrifying Bydo Empire. With its detailed sprite work, powerful weapons, and punishing difficulty, Super R-Type became an early showcase of the SNES’s graphical and audio capabilities.
Each stage is a visual and mechanical marvel, filled with intricate enemy formations, deadly obstacles, and towering biomechanical bosses that define the R-Type legacy. The game’s iconic Force Pod system adds deep strategy—allowing players to attach, detach, and reposition their power module for offense and defense in real time. Combined with Mode 7-enhanced effects and a thunderous soundtrack, Super R-Type brings an arcade-quality experience straight to the Super Nintendo, testing reflexes and memorization like few games of its era.
For collectors, Super R-Type stands as a key entry in one of the most respected franchises in the shoot-’em-up genre. Its crisp design, challenging gameplay, and signature sci-fi atmosphere make it a must-own title for fans of classic space shooters. Even today, it remains a benchmark for precision-based SNES action and a centerpiece in any serious retro gaming collection.
Gameplay Features
- Pilot the legendary R-9 fighter in a visually stunning 16-bit space shooter
- Battle the Bydo Empire across seven intense, side-scrolling stages
- Strategically deploy the Force Pod for both attack and defense
- Collect powerful beam upgrades and charge shots for devastating firepower
- Mode 7 graphical effects and rich sound bring arcade-quality immersion to the SNES
- A cornerstone Irem shoot-’em-up that remains highly collectible among SNES fans
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Super R-Type was among the earliest SNES releases, serving as both a technical showcase and a bridge between the original R-Type and its sequel. Though infamous for its challenging gameplay—featuring no mid-level checkpoints—it earned praise for its smooth scrolling, weapon variety, and arcade-accurate design.
The game helped cement Irem as one of Japan’s premier developers of precision-based shooters. Its legacy would carry forward into later entries like R-Type III: The Third Lightning, but Super R-Type remains an essential part of the Super Nintendo library—an iconic example of 16-bit shoot-’em-up excellence and collector-grade craftsmanship.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Shoot-em-up
- Year Released: 1991
- Publisher: Irem
- Developer: Irem
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 715664391011
- SKU: 7462
- Format: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) 16-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
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