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R.TYPE

R.TYPE

by DotEmu

61 ratings
473 reviews
🎮 Games
💥 Action
🎈 Casual
$1.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 18, 2013
  • July 15, 2021

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DotEmu
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About

Experience a classic arcade shooter reborn for modern devices. Battle the evil Bydo Empire across eight challenging levels, utilizing a variety of weapons and power-ups. This faithful adaptation offers both original difficulty and enhanced touch controls for an authentic retro gaming experience.

✓Classic arcade shoot 'em up gameplay
✓Eight challenging levels
✓Multiple weapon upgrades and power-ups
✓Two difficulty settings
✓Touch and virtual D-pad controls
✓Unlockable achievements and leaderboards
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of R.TYPE. Based on 61 reviews and a 3.3/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🚀Arcade-perfect port
  • 👍Faithful to the original
  • 👍Great retro experience
  • 👍Customizable controls
  • 👍Works well on iPad

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy on newer devices
  • 🐛Unresponsive controls
  • 🐛Covers too much of the screen
  • 🐛Laggy performance
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What's New in R.TYPE

2.4.6

July 15, 2021

Updated for the latest devices and Oses. UI issues fixed

User reviews

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AWESOME 5++ stars

This ported version of R Type is just like the original cabinet! I did have to mess around a little bit with settings to get it to be as classic as possible with no auto fire and get the screen to be in the correct ratio plus get scan lines to work, but overall DotEmu did an excellent job with making a ported version of R Type!
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ZANTHE80sMANZANTHE80sMAN

Un grand classique

Un monument du jeu vidéo qui me replonge dans mon enfance. Jeu très bien réalisé et même sur un téléphone on ne s’en lasse pas!
Murcielago1978Murcielago1978

Good classic

Always nice to play on your phone a game you loved in the arcades. The touch screen needs time to get used to as sensitive.
xavi€rxavi€r

Faithful port

…of an arcade classic. This is true to the original, and just as hard! Controls have been fixed, plays great on an iPad with no issues - other than my own inability to dodge those lasers…money well spent and still haven’t made level 8 😅
unraveled cootunraveled coot

Laggy but good.

The gamepad support (PS4) is laggy.
Death will collect you.
ThunderForce222ThunderForce222
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Ship randomly jumps to the right side

Bug

Buttons overlap and obscure gameplay

Bug

Crashes and freezes on iOS 13+

Bug

Compatibility issues on iPhone 12 and newer

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Requested Features

4 requests

Support for Bluetooth controllers

Feature

Option to resize/reposition controls

Feature

Difficulty settings/modes

Feature

Improved sound quality

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FAQ

What is R.TYPE?

R.TYPE is a classic arcade shoot 'em up game that has been updated for modern universal devices. It features retro gameplay where players battle the evil Bydo Empire across eight levels, using various weapons and power-ups.

What are the key features of R.TYPE?

Key features include eight jam-packed levels, two difficulty settings, two control options (touch and virtual D-pad), weapon upgrades, and power-ups. It also offers Game Center integration for achievements and online leaderboards.

How much does R.TYPE cost?

The application is a paid download. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase for the full game experience.

What devices is R.TYPE compatible with?

R.TYPE is a universal app, meaning it is designed to work on both iPhones and iPads. It also features full Retina Display support for enhanced visuals.

What kind of experience does R.TYPE offer?

R.TYPE offers a challenging, retro shoot 'em up experience that stays true to the original arcade game. It's designed to evoke nostalgia for 80s arcade gaming while providing modern control options and features.