R-Type III: The Third Lightning

ReleasedDec 10, 1993

Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Wii
Game Boy Advance
Super Famicom

About

The evil Bydo Empire returns in this entry of the R-Type series. So climb into the latest R-Type vessel, the R-90, and blast through six side-scrolling levels on your way to destroy the Bydo mothership. Gameplay is still the classic R-Type way with huge levels and bosses. With your detachable laser unit, you can fire in front or behind your ship. R-Type III now features three different kinds of laser unit, selectable at the start of a game. Each offers different laser types depending on the power-ups collected.

Developer: Raylight Studios, Irem
Publisher: Zoo Digital, Destination Software, Jaleco, Irem, Jaleco USA
Genres: Shooter
Themes: Action
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person, Side view
Age ratings: CERO A, ESRB E
IGDB rating: 80 / 100 (13 ratings)
Also known as: R-Type 3, Āru Taipu Surī: Za Sādo Raitoningu

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
Game Boy Advance	Mar 26, 2004
Super Famicom	Dec 10, 1993
Super Nintendo Entertainment System	Aug 2, 1994 · North America1994 · Europe
Wii	Dec 26, 2006 · JapanJan 15, 2007 · North AmericaFeb 16, 2007 · AustraliaJan 13, 2009 · Korea