R-Type

GPTKB entity

Statements (121)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:video_game
gptkbp:abilities shooting and dodging
upgradeable
gptkbp:arcade_cabinet standard cabinet
gptkbp:art_style pixel art
2 D graphics
futuristic and sci-fi
gptkbp:available_on gptkb:multiple_platforms
gptkbp:boss_fights multiple
featured
gptkbp:character gptkb:R-9
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:R-9
gptkbp:community active
gptkbp:controls simple
joystick and buttons
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:significant
significant in gaming history
gptkbp:design gptkb:Yoshiki_Okamoto
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Irem
gptkbp:difficulty high
varied
adjustable
gptkbp:difficulty_levels multiple
challenging
easy, normal, hard
gptkbp:enemy Bydo
gptkbp:enemy_bosses multiple
gptkbp:enemy_types varied
various alien species
various alien ships
gptkbp:fan_art exists
gptkbp:fan_base active
dedicated
gptkbp:first_released gptkb:1987
gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:game_appearance none known
gptkbp:game_awards various nominations
nominated for several
gptkbp:game_design level-based
space and alien worlds
gptkbp:game_engine gptkb:custom_engine
2 D engine
gptkbp:game_length varies
approximately 30 minutes
short
gptkbp:game_mechanics power-up system
gptkbp:game_modes single-player
single-player only
gptkbp:game_updates gptkb:none
gptkbp:game_world futuristic
gptkbp:gameplay side-scrolling
gptkbp:genre shoot 'em up
gptkbp:graphics gptkb:2_D
pixel art style
2 D sprites
gptkbp:has_achievements gptkb:none
gptkbp:has_lore futuristic war against aliens
gptkbp:has_spin_offs none known
gptkbp:home_port various platforms
various home consoles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label R-Type
gptkbp:in-game_currency gptkb:none
gptkbp:in-game_items gptkb:collectibles
gptkbp:influenced game design
gptkbp:influenced_artists shoot 'em up genre
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Gradius
gptkb:Space_Invaders
gptkbp:influenced_games gptkb:Gradius
considered a classic
many later shooters
gptkbp:influential_mechanics power-up system
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Japanese_culture
gptkbp:inspired many other shooters
gptkbp:latest_version high
gptkbp:legacy cult classic
influenced many shooters
influential in the genre
gptkbp:level_design linear
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:R-9
gptkbp:merchandise available
various items
gptkbp:multiplayer no
not available
gptkbp:music_composer Masahiro Ikariko
gptkbp:narrative minimal
gptkbp:notable_feature Force pod
gptkbp:platform gptkb:Arcade
gptkbp:players gptkb:R-9
gptkb:R-9_fighter
gptkbp:popularity high
high among retro gamers
gptkbp:power_ups available
various types
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Irem
gptkbp:record exists
gptkbp:release_date 1987-04-01
gptkbp:release_format gptkb:Arcade
gptkbp:release_platform various consoles
arcade, NES, Turbo Grafx-16
gptkbp:release_region worldwide
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1987
gptkbp:remake gptkb:R-Type_Dimensions
gptkbp:remastered gptkb:R-Type_Final_2
gptkb:R-Type_Tactics
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:R-Type_Leo
gptkb:R-Type_II
gptkbp:series gptkb:R-Type_series
gptkbp:setting gptkb:science_fiction
futuristic
gptkbp:soundtrack original compositions
well-received
composed by Irem
gptkbp:speedrun_community any%
gptkbp:spin_off gptkb:R-Type_Leo
gptkbp:successor gptkb:R-Type_Final
gptkb:R-Type_II
gptkbp:themes war and survival
gptkbp:tournament held
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sega_Master_System
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5