Super R-Type 
Game by Irem
Reviewed by Robby Cox 
koi@magicnet.net
Save: None
Released: 1991
Works with: N/A
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Opening Snide Remarks: I played the original R-Type on the ancient Sega 
Master System.  I really thought that it was great and it had some awesome
graphcics.  I found this game years later at Target for about 10 bucks, so I 
bought it. 

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Gameplay Descripion: Super R-Type is a shooter in the typical space shooter 
vein.  you fly from left to right blasting anything that moves.  There's the
typical end-level boss and power-ups just like about every other shooter.  
This game's not very original, but man is it fun!!!  If you like shooters 
then you must get Super R-Type. 
Liked: Classic shooter goodness.
Hated: Classic shooter formula.

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Graphics Description: The graphics of Super R-Type are pretty good.  They're
great for a first-gen SNES game.  The player-controlled ship is small but 
well-drawn.  The enemies look cool, but the end-level bosses look great. 
Liked: Great looking bosses.
Hated: Nothing.

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Sound/Music Description: Super R-Type features some sweet music.  The sound 
fx are pretty much what you'd expect from a shooter, but they're nicely done.
Liked: Great sound fx. 
Hated: Nothing.

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Play Control/Game Design: The controls of Super R-Type are perfect.  There's
really only 2 buttons to use, other than the D-pad.  One fire button is rapid
fire, then there's another which charges up your lasers for a super-shot.  
The game design is good, but it gets old having to start a level over each 
time you die. 
Liked: Great controls.
Hated: Having to restart a level when you die. 

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Improve: Fix the annoying having to restart the level thing!!!

RIYL: R-Type, Axelay, The Raiden Project (PS)

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Final Words: This is a great shooter, period.  If you like shooters, then you
really owe it to yourself to get this game.  If you hate shooter, this game
won't change your mind. 

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Score
Gameplay: ****
Graphics: ***
Sound/Music: ***
Play Control/Game Design: ****
Personal Opinion: ****
Total: 18 out of 25 
Final Score: 72%

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Currently Known Codes: None

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