R-Types
↘ 2.1%
🙂 7.3/10
(Playstation - US, Shoot'em Up)
.png)
.png)
Complete
$36.22
Loose $15.22
Manage Collection
Developed_By:
Racdym
Published_By:
ASCII Entertainment Software Inc.
Released On:
05 Feb 1998
R-Types is a compilation of R-Type and R-Type II ported pixel-for-pixel from the coin-op to the PlayStation.
The game's story is set in a futuristic universe where an alien threat has invaded Earth. You play as a pilot who must fight to defend the planet against this threat. The story is described in more detail in the in-game library section, which includes some background information on the R-Type universe.
Gameplay in R-Types involves shooting and avoiding enemy fire while navigating through increasingly difficult levels. Your progress through the game is saved at the start of each level, so you don't have to start from scratch every time. Additionally, you now have unlimited continues, making the game easier to play.
R-Types was released on February 28, 1999, for the PlayStation.
UPC-A:
093992086800 (United States)
ASIN:
B00002STPS (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00753 (United States)
YouTube
Reddit
Twitch
Wikipedia
DB
IGDB
RG
RAWG
M
Metacritic
HowLong
GF
GameFAQs
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Prices as of 30 Jul 2026
Typical $35.50–$39.95 (last 90 days)
New
Complete
Loose
Box
Manual
Smoothed
Log · Auto
Medians
Volume
More Playstation Shoot'em Up
Einhander
$189.37 (Complete)
May 1998
😊 7.8/10
Forsaken
$13.02 (Complete)
Apr 1998
😊 7.7/10
G Darius
$47.39 (Complete)
Sep 1998
Gekioh Shooting King
$48.12 (Complete)
Dec 2002
🙂 7.2/10
In the Hunt
$110.00 (Complete)
Mar 1996
Jupiter Strike
$16.99 (Complete)
Nov 1995
😊 7.8/10
Loaded
$33.10 (Complete)
Dec 1995
🙂 6.2/10
Missile Command
$7.39 (Complete)
Nov 1999
Mobile Light Force
$24.91 (Complete)
Mar 2003
🙂 7.1/10
N2O Nitrous Oxide
$18.99 (Complete)
Jun 1998
Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a sci-fi arcade shooter where you pilot an advanced fighter, the R9 Custom, to combat the parasitic Bydo alien threat. You'll navigate through various stages, from alien-infested caves to giant warships and ruined cities, to prevent humanity's destruction.
Story
The Bydo Threat
In the early 22nd century, a peaceful civilization was shattered by the sudden appearance of "Bydo." These parasitic entities, originating from another dimension, clung to all life forms, minerals, and electronic devices, multiplying rapidly. They targeted Earth as their next feeding ground, devastating planets in their path.
Humanity's Last Hope
Humans launched the "R9," a multi-dimensional next-generation fighter, to combat the Bydo. However, no ships returned. Earth's final hope rests with one remaining R9, equipped with a deadly new arsenal. Mankind's only choice is to launch this ship and pray.
The Resurgence of the Bydo
The evil creatures, once thought exterminated, began to multiply again, stronger than before. You will pilot the "R9 Custom," a ship equipped with state-of-the-art technology, carrying the hope of the human race. Let the second Bydo mission begin!
R-TYPE STAGES
STAGE 1: ENCOUNTER
A grotesque shadow blocks the entrance to another dimension. Here, you will face crazed indigenous creatures, monsters of bones and entrails.
STAGE 2: CREATURE CAVE
STAGE 3: GIGANTIC WARSHIP
A huge Warship travels through another dimension, its navigation manipulated by the Bydo, aiming for Earth.
STAGE 4: FRONTLINE BASE
The ruins of a Bydo-occupied frontline base, overrun by their spores.
STAGE 5: THE DEN
Amid aquatic plants, the fangs of multi-jointed crustacean-like creatures glow eerily.
STAGE 6: TRANSPORT SYSTEM
Cargo convoys transport resources to a resurrected factory.
STAGE 7: CITY IN RUINS
A city ravaged by the Bydo, its prosperity obliterated. The Bydo are bombing the city walls, aiming for complete destruction.
STAGE 8: THE BYDO EMPIRE'S STAR
An organic mucous membrane trail evokes human loathing. Balls of concentrated energy dart through the skies. Our journey has ended.
R-TYPE II STAGES
STAGE 1: RUINS
The inside of the former Bydo empire's fortress, destroyed in R-TYPE, has reactivated. Invaders face a merciless attack.
STAGE 2: GIGANTIC WARSHIP
The copper wings of a planetary Warship obscure the heavens. Navigate through a rain of bombs and a storm of plasma lasers.
STAGE 3: THE CAVE
Strange creatures, nurtured in underground water veins, brim with the liquid of the evil ones.
STAGE 4: RESOURCE ACQUISITION AREA
Insects devour iron, playing out their roles in the annihilation of a machine culture. A predatory cycle is at work.
STAGE 5: ADDITIONAL BASE
A resource transport roadway changes constantly, as if to block passage. Enemies are everywhere along the sliding roadway.
STAGE 6: THE BYDO EMPIRE'S STAR
This planet is alive, breathing in rhythm with the Bydo. At its center, the Bydo are preparing to resume cloning.
BYDO DATA
Contains data relating to the world of R-TYPE.
•
R'S LIBRARY Ver.1.0
•
GENEALOGY
•
HISTORY
•
DATA
•
EXIT
Genealogy
History
•
2102 Forel
•
2120 Los sutas Event
•
Completed 104 304 with Titanfall
Data
•
R-TYPE
•
200 POOPF
•
300 Pets
•
200 Fonts
•
Dek so it's Eatherineda
•
Merovices from kur
R-9 Custom
•
from the best Hind
R Warship Data
Here you can view 3D data describing the attributes of the R Warship.
•
To display the data, make a selection and press the CONFIRMATION button.
•
Press the CANCEL button to return to the menu.
R Warship Chronology
Here you can read the chronology of R Warships.
•
Press the CONFIRMATION button to display photographs.
•
Press the CANCEL button to return to the menu.
Enemy Descriptions
Here you can find descriptions of all enemies appearing in both R-TYPE and R-TYPE II.
How to Play
Front View
•
CONTROLLER PORT 1
•
CONTROLLER PORT 2
•
MEMORY CARD SLOT 1
•
MEMORY CARD SLOT 2
Set up your PlayStation game console according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the R-Types disc and close the Disc Cover. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation game console. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
Modes
At the R-TYPES TITLE screen, use the Up/Down Directional buttons to select a mode, and then press either the START button (or button). The appropriate START screen will be displayed.
•
R-TYPE
•
R-TYPE II
•
R's LIBRARY Ver. 1.0
•
Option
•
EXIT
R's Library
•
Digital Setting
•
References
•
GENEALOGY
•
HISTORY
•
DATA
User Settings
Select OPTION on the TITLE screen (applies to both R-Types I and II).
Option Settings
•
DIFFICULTY
Adjust game difficulty. R-TYPE has two levels: NORMAL and HARD. R-TYPE II has four levels: EASY, NORMAL, HARD, and VERY HARD.
•
WAIT CONTROL
When you turn this on, game speed approaches that of the arcade version.
•
KEY CONFIGURATION
Change GAME button settings. The choices include NORMAL SHOT (fire weapon), FORCE (attach/detach FORCE), and RAPID SHOT (turbo fire).
•
SOUND
Use this to adjust the balance of sound effects and background music, and for tests.
•
MEMORY CARD
Use this to select AUTOSAVE and to SAVE and LOAD under MANUAL SAVE. This is compatible only with Memory Card Slot 1.
•
EXIT
Return to TITLE screen.
Pause Settings
If the START button is pressed during a game, the following settings will be displayed.
•
ADJUSTMENT
Adjust screen position.
•
COCKPIT POSITIONS
Select TOP or BOTTOM for cockpit display position.
•
SCREEN
Set screen movement. Select NORMAL (fixed screen), or SCROLL (screen moves up and down).
•
VIBRATION
Turn the vibration feature of the Analog Controller (DUAL SHOCK) ON/Off.
•
STAGE SELECT
Appears when you have completed a stage. You can warp to the stage of your choice by making a selection and pressing the CONFIRM button.
•
EXIT
Return to game.
Features
Force
When attached to the Warship, FORCE can be detached simply by pressing the FORCE button, and your attack can be continued. If it is detached from the Warship, pressing the FORCE button will cause it to approach and attach itself.
You can launch attacks on enemies both in front of and behind your Warship using FORCE.
•
Backward attack with FORCE attached to rear of Warship.
•
Forward attack with FORCE attached to front of Warship.
Wave Cannons
Holding the Fire button down will allow you to charge the BEAM gauge with energy. The accumulated energy allows you to fire an immensely powerful Wave Cannon.
In R-TYPE II, with the BEAM gauge fully charged, you will notice at times that the gauge will flash red. If you release the Fire button at the correct time, the Wave Cannon will act as a Diffusion Wave Cannon.
Controls
L2 BUTTON
L1 BUTTON
R2 BUTTON
R1 BUTTON
DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS
MANEUVER WARSHIP
SELECT BUTTON
ENTER CREDITS
START BUTTON
START GAME
L3 BUTTON
WHEN DEPRESSED
△ BUTTON
CANCEL ITEMS
○ BUTTON
RAPID FIRE
X BUTTON
ATTACH/DETACH FORCE/CONFIRM ITEMS
☐ BUTTON
FIRE/HOLD DOWN FOR INCREASED POWER
R3 BUTTON
WHEN DEPRESSED
Items & Weapons
Laser Crystals
Allows you to build FORCE and shoot a variety of lasers.
Speed Units
Increase your Warship's speed (maximum: Speed 5).
Bits
Load these on top or underneath your Warship (maximum: 2).
Missiles
Enables you to fire missiles.
Air-to-Air Laser (Red)
A powerful laser that travels in the direction in which the FORCE is attached to the Warship.
Reflective Laser (Blue)
Fires in three directions, and reflects off of geographical formations.
Air-to-Ground Laser (Yellow)
Fires both up and down, and travels along the edges of geographical formations.
Search laser (Green)
Responds to enemies, and rotates 45 degrees (Used with the R-9 Custom).
Shotgun Laser (Gray)
Capsule-shaped laser that explodes after it is fired (Used with the R-9 Custom).
Homing Missiles
Two simultaneously launched missiles that home in on the enemy.
Air-to-Ground Missiles
Descend diagonally, creating multiple explosions over a small area (Used with the R-9 Custom).
Enemies & Characters
Concer
A hovering weapon capable of subduing a wide area. This is one of the first weapons developed by the Budo.
P-Staff
A missile launcher that operates independently. It was used as an automatic defensive device against alien enemies.
Doppelganger
This powerful weapon is the result of the fusion of electronics and a Bydo body. It blocks the entrance to another dimension opened up in a destroyed space colony.
Gougher
This weapon is a living creature. It was created when a Bydo body possessed an indigenous animal, and later evolved into this mutant form.
Harsh
An underwater automatic attack system used for repelling invaders. It attacks by launching missiles.
Gydocker
A humanoid weapon created by combining multiple enemies. It attacks with a particle gun and bits that surround the warship body.
Subatomic
A planet-destroying weapon created from the remains of the Doppelganger.
Search Games
Popular Consoles
By Year
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
© 2026 RetroGold. All rights reserved.