R-Type

The first 6 bits (bits 31-26) as in all MIPS instructions are the opcode.

The next 5 (25-21) after that represent the first source register. (MIPS processors have 32 general purpose registers) The following 5 (20-16) are for the next source register, and the next 5 (15-11) after that designate the destination register of the instruction.

The next 5 bits (10-6) are the

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The only contemporary system I am aware of that it is not on is the Atari 7800. Poor schmucks.

• Orientation: Horizontal
• Type: Raster: Standard Resolution
• CRT: Color

• Joystick: 8-way
• Buttons: 2 - Fire, Pod Control

Sound: Amplified Mono (one channel)

Abstract

Side-scrolling shooter in which you assume the role of a pilot who must use his superior skills to conquer hordes of aliens. Collect powerups and modifications to assist in this task.

Gameplay

The controls consist of a joystick, a fire button and a pod control button. The fire button can be held down for extended periods to increase the power of one's shot.

Conversion Info:

Although this games PCB says it is a JAMMA board, it cannot be used for other JAMMA games. It lacks certain required hardware characteristics.

Legacy:
R-type
R-type II
R-type Leo

WWW: http://www.rtype.com/

The enemies (the evil alien Bydo Empire) are in Irem's biomechanical style, with a mixture of traditional spaceships and massive alien creatures (such as the iconic first end-of-level boss). Knowing they were onto a winner, Irem put out a number of sequels/remakes (R-Type Leo, R-Type II, Super R-Type) as well as several games with a similar style (such as X Multiply). Tecnosoft's later Thunder Force games are probably the closest thing to an immediate successor to R-Type, and contain numerous 'homages' to parts of the original game.