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R-Type
R-Type 异形战机
R-Type is a horizontal shoot 'em up developed by Compile for the Sega Master System. Players pilot a spacecraft through multiple stages, battling alien invaders and navigating dense enemy fire. The game's defining feature is the Force module—a detachable weapon system extending from the ship that provides both concentrated firepower and protective shielding. Controls are straightforward: move with the D-pad and fire with the action button. Power-ups scattered throughout levels enhance weapons and increase ship speed. Difficulty escalates progressively through enemy formations and boss encounters. Success requires careful positioning and split-second timing to avoid attacks. The SMS version translates the arcade's challenging gameplay to home consoles, delivering an intense experience for solo players.
- Developer
- Compile
- Platform
- Master System
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.2K)
- Last updated
R-Type Controls — Master System Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for R-Type on our in-browser Master System emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Pause | Start / Pause |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
R-Type Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of R-Type on Master System before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"R-Type" Master System longplay
R-Type Cheat Codes
19 community-curated cheats for R-Type. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Credits (Continues)
00CC-0409 -
Infinite Lives
00CE-0103B6A-F9F-3BE -
Invincibility (Flashing)
00CE-D8FF -
Always Have Missiles
00CE-0B01004-D35-C49 -
Speed Modifier
00CE-02??00CE-0200 -
Always Have Weapon
00CE-04??+00CE-05**00CE-0400 -
Invulnerability
00CE-D83CC3A-C9F-E61 -
Infinite Continues
3AB-96F-2A2 -
Start with ?? Lives, instead of 3
05F-EBF-E66 -
Start with ?? Continues, instead of 2
05F-DEF-E62 -
Cannon Autofires Full-Power Shots
00CE-091E -
Temporary Invincibility after Dying and at Start of Level Lasts ?? Longer
801-166-19A
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Keep Missiles after Dying
3A1-326-2A2 -
Keep Bit Units (Power Spheres) and Droid after Dying
7E1-016-3B7+3A1-046-2A2 -
Always have Bit Units (Power Spheres)
00CE-1E80+00CE-2281 -
Always have Droid
00CE-1A80+00CE-0502 -
Droid Shot Type Modifier (when mounted)
00CE-0400 -
Droid Shot Direction Modifier (when mounted)
00CE-0600 -
Droid Behavior Modifier
00CE-0800
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed R-Type?
R-Type was developed by Compile, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does R-Type support?
R-Type is a single-player Action game for the Master System.
What type of game is R-Type?
R-Type is a Action game for the Master System, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play R-Type for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — R-Type runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play R-Type in the browser?
No. R-Type streams from a public archive into a browser-side Master System emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in R-Type?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Master System cartridge supported.
Does R-Type work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Master System emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play R-Type this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of R-Type. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
