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R-Type III: The Third Lightning
R-Type III: The Third Lightning
Publishers:
Jaleco, Irem
Release date:
Dec 1994
Summary:
The evil Bydo Empire returns in this entry of the R-Type series. So climb into the latest R-Type vessel, the R-90, and blast through six side-scrolling levels on your way to destroy the Bydo mothership.
Gameplay is still the classic R-Type way with huge levels and bosses. With your detachable laser unit, you can fire in front or behind your ship. R-Type III now features three different kinds of laser unit, selectable at the start of a game. Each offers different laser types depending on the power-ups collected.
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Average Score
73.83%
Ed
Score
8.0
Danyon Carpenter
Score
8.0
Al Manuel
Score
8.0
Sushi-X
Score
8.0
Mike Weigand
Score
8.0
8
80%
Graphics and Sound
3.8
Play Control
4.0
Challenge
3.4
Theme and Fun
3.1
3.58
71.5%
Doctor Devon
Graphics
3.5
Sound
3.0
Gameplay
4.0
FunFactor
3.5
3.5
70%
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