Super R-Type is a shoot’em up cartridge video game for the Super Nintendo from Irem. It brings the side-scrolling R-Type arcade style to SNES with the R-9 fighter, alien threats, and weapon-focused space combat.
- Cleaned, tested, and guaranteed to play.
- Horizontal shooter gameplay focuses on dodging enemy fire, learning attack patterns, and powering up the ship for tougher encounters.
- The R-9 fighter uses the series’ signature Force-style weapon system for offense, defense, and strategic positioning.
- Features six levels built around sci-fi environments, enemy waves, and large boss battles.
- Rated E for Everyone, making it a broadly accessible Super Nintendo action title.
- Developed by Irem, the same company behind the R-Type series.
The game is part of the R-Type franchise’s move from arcade-style shooters onto home consoles. Its SNES format makes it playable on standard Super Nintendo hardware.



