R-Type attract mode (arcade) (Irem) (1987) @UrbanAstray

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

The tense, iconic attract mode for Irem's groundbreaking 1987 arcade side-scrolling shoot 'em up R-Type!

Designed by Kazuma Kujo, R-Type set a new benchmark for sci-fi shooters. Before dropping in a coin, arcade goers were mesmerized by this eerie preview—showcasing the R-9 Arrowhead fighter, the revolutionary Force pod attachment mechanic, charging wave cannons, and the terrifying biomechanical Bydo Empire.

Game: R-Type (アール・タイプ)
Publisher / Developer: Irem (1987)
Design: Kazuma Kujo
Composer: Masato Ishizaki

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