Over the last 20 years all they have done is rehashed the same game over and over. All of the sequels look just like this game and this is the first time I am seeing this. Crazy!
Man this game is so tough. They might as well give you one continue to finish the whole game because once you lose, it's almost impossible to get back into the game cause you lose all your power-ups, specifically the bits because those can only be found in levels 1, 4 and 7. So pretty much, you HAVE to beat the game all in one go, and on one life and it IS possible. I did it... almost... got to the last boss and died there... can't get past that guy. I beat this game once, and never again.
Turbo Grafx a.k.a PC Engine was one of the most underrated console ever. With decent coding skills it had potential to rival the Sega Genesis and SNES.
@Chaniyth It's primary problem was, what with the lack of easy hardware graphical tricks, you had to hand code some of the more visually impressive stuff, and not all game programmers had the skills or time to properly utilize the hardware.
that opening cutscene is like 2 HOURS! its a flying shooter, how much exposition do you need, seriously?!?!?!
but I can totally understand, they made a big thing of this on the PCEngine version of Castlevania Rondo of Blood, it was sort of painting the difference with SNES and Sega Megadrive that the Turbo Grafx 16/ PC Engine could handle these animated cutscenes and employ clear sounding voices. So they were basically making a statement, "LOOK AT US! " kind of thing. ANyway, Great graphics :)
HOLY SHIT DOBKERATOPS CAN TALK RRRRRRRRRRRUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN HAHAHA lol just kidding.
PsiStarstormOmega982 2 months ago
Dear lord, the music!!! Love it.
UpperPaleolithicMan 3 months ago
The hell?! This is better than the original! Music sounds better.
PoIaris 3 months ago
@PoIaris Original musics from original arcade are so better!
Loschampion 2 weeks ago
Over the last 20 years all they have done is rehashed the same game over and over. All of the sequels look just like this game and this is the first time I am seeing this. Crazy!
thrillabiscuit 4 months ago
I much prefer the HuCard soundtrack.
Firebomber7 5 months ago
I actually like the cut scenes. I heard they were stupid. But the sound track completely blows.
majesticlizard 5 months ago
Man this game is so tough. They might as well give you one continue to finish the whole game because once you lose, it's almost impossible to get back into the game cause you lose all your power-ups, specifically the bits because those can only be found in levels 1, 4 and 7. So pretty much, you HAVE to beat the game all in one go, and on one life and it IS possible. I did it... almost... got to the last boss and died there... can't get past that guy. I beat this game once, and never again.
efphraim1 7 months ago
i wish the music was better, hell even the turbografx chip version sounded beter, but i love the great intro!!!
y2k4ever1 10 months ago
Damn. Damn, damn, damn!
Why am I angry?
Because the CD version of R-type is not on Virtual Console, just the catridge version.
tiakpark 11 months ago
Seems to be a decent port. Can't say I agree with the instrument choices for the music though. Every other port sound alot better than this one.
slask25 1 year ago
That spaceship in the anding looks like a vibrator..
CleetusSilversurfer 1 year ago
yes i've got that on 360 mate what i meant was a totaly new game in the r.type universe that would be great
brettscotland 1 year ago
Without the cutscenes theres like 10 mins of gameplay?
MajorStupido 1 year ago
Turbo Grafx a.k.a PC Engine was one of the most underrated console ever. With decent coding skills it had potential to rival the Sega Genesis and SNES.
Chaniyth 1 year ago 9
@Chaniyth It's primary problem was, what with the lack of easy hardware graphical tricks, you had to hand code some of the more visually impressive stuff, and not all game programmers had the skills or time to properly utilize the hardware.
fruitbane 1 year ago
@Chaniyth
And were compatible with the portable system, no need for separate game carts.
Problem was lack of advertising.
TheCastellan 6 months ago
@Chaniyth: In Japan, it did rival them. They had no support in the US in the UK.
majesticlizard 5 months ago 2
If a brave soul could write English captions for the cutscenes, that would be swank.
Dracko55 1 year ago
that opening cutscene is like 2 HOURS! its a flying shooter, how much exposition do you need, seriously?!?!?!
but I can totally understand, they made a big thing of this on the PCEngine version of Castlevania Rondo of Blood, it was sort of painting the difference with SNES and Sega Megadrive that the Turbo Grafx 16/ PC Engine could handle these animated cutscenes and employ clear sounding voices. So they were basically making a statement, "LOOK AT US! " kind of thing. ANyway, Great graphics :)
alexbaxthedarkside 1 year ago
cubex55 (and his friends) the best ! I have cartridge version (first part only) the music from CD version is better
beautifull I must admit
c3dr1cb 1 year ago
R.type classic game wish theyed bring it back on ps3 or 360
brettscotland 1 year ago
@brettscotland They did. R-Type: Dimensions.
Dracko55 1 year ago
Awesome! Backstory in my R-Type. Needs translation though.
DrCain1 1 year ago
classic shit brings back memories
ryanc519 1 year ago
hmm i never seen this version before.
Valis77 1 year ago
Blast off to adventure in the amazing year 400 billion!
spoonshiro 1 year ago