Super R-Type

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Based on 275 ratings

7.7

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Score Breakdown Based on 275 ratings

1. 10 (27)
2. 9 (58)
3. 8 (112)
4. 7 (47)
5. 6 (17)
6. 5 (5)
7. 4 (4)
8. 3 (2)
9. 2 (1)
10. 1 (2)

Most Helpful Positive Player Reviews

• Rating:9

  Side scrolling space ship action with amazing weapons and effects. An enjoyable old-school classic.

  By maximummaker | Review Date: Dec 04, 2004 | SNES

  Super R-Type is the second installment in this action packed series. You'll be set in the cockpit of a small space ship, destined to save the universe from the evil alien empire. The first thing you'll notice when playin... Read Full Review

  3 of 3 users found the following review helpful

What Gamespot Users have to say about Super R-Type

• Rating:10

  A Challenging, Side-Scroling Space Shooter That Will Truly Test Your Reflexes And Skills!

  By 4EverGreen | Review Date: Apr 14, 2024 | SNES

  Ever since "Space Invaders" first came out in arcade games in 1978, there have been many video game companies that have thrown their hat into the ring of coming out with a challenging video game, based on blasting as man... Read Full Review

  1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:5

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  By Shiguematu | Review Date: Nov 30, 2010 | SNES

  O jogo podia ser bem melhor. Classifico-o como desapontador pois acreditava que teria uma jogabilidade superior ou mais complexa do que a do Gradius. Porém percebi que o jogo é realmente mais simples, no qual você conta ... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:5.5

  An unforgiving difficulty level and damaging slowdown problems make this a real masochist's dream.

  By Aneurysm_uk | Review Date: Aug 29, 2010 | SNES

  Super R-Type was the first Snes incarnation of the long-running 2D side-scrolling shooter. In the typical sci-fi setting, you must fight off the mysterious alien empire of Bydo that is intent on destroying humanity. It b... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:10

  An instant classic!

  By nika47 | Review Date: Oct 26, 2006 | SNES

  My father bought this cartrage very soon after it was released, I can't remember exactly when it was, since I was only 5 to 7 years old, but I remember spending hours and hours playing it.Believe it or not, I beat that g... Read Full Review

  0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:9

  Side scrolling space ship action with amazing weapons and effects. An enjoyable old-school classic.

  By _Burly_ | Review Date: Dec 01, 2005 | SNES

  Super R-Type is the second installment in this action packed series. You'll be set in the cockpit of a small space ship, destined to save the universe from the evil alien empire. The first thing you'll notice when playin... Read Full Review

  2 of 2 users found the following review helpful