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R-Type
Irem's 1987 horizontal shooter, defined by the detachable Force pod and its deliberate, pattern-learning pace.
📝About This Game
Irem's 1987 horizontal shooter, defined by the detachable Force pod and its deliberate, pattern-learning pace.
Irem's 1987 horizontal shooter, defined by the detachable Force pod and its deliberate, pattern-learning pace. Originally a Shoot 'em Up title for the Master System, R-Type is part of the library supported by the R36 handheld series. Full-speed emulation on all R36 models. The entire library is supported.
✨R36S Features for R-Type
🎮How to Play on R36S
- 1From the ArkOS main menu, navigate to the Master System system
- 2Scroll to find "R-Type" in the game list
- 3Press A (or your configured button) to launch the game
- 4Use the SELECT + X shortcut to open the in-game RetroArch menu
- 5Access save states and display settings from the RetroArch quick menu
🌊About Master System
Sega's 8-bit Master System was the Mega Drive's predecessor and the NES's main rival outside Japan, where it dominated in Brazil and much of Europe. Home to the first Sonic games on 8-bit hardware, Phantasy Star and Wonder Boy.
R36S Compatibility (Perfect): Full-speed emulation on all R36 models. The entire library is supported.
Game Details
Why Play R-Type on R36S?
R-Type is part of the Master System library available on the R36S handheld series. The R36S runs Master System games through ArkOS, bringing classic Shoot 'em Up gameplay to a portable form factor with a handful of quality-of-life additions.
ArkOS Features for R-Type
- Save States: Save your progress anywhere — no need to reach an in-game save point
- Display Scaling: Scale the original resolution to fill the R36S screen comfortably
- Button Remapping: Reassign controls to suit your preferred layout
- Fast Forward: Skip through loading screens or grind-heavy sections
- Rewind: Roll back a few seconds after a mistake (core dependent)
Master System on R36S — Compatibility
Full-speed emulation on all R36 models. The entire library is supported.
Game Info: R-Type is a Shoot 'em Up game originally released for the Master System. It is listed in the R36S game library and can be played via ArkOS with save states, display filters, and customisable controls. Individual game performance may vary.