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| Game Code: | SR | Genre: | Shooter/ Side Scrolling |
| US Title: | Super R-Type | US Publisher: | Irem |
| Japan Title: | Super R-Type | Japan Publisher: | Irem |
| Title in Kanji: | Title in Kana: | スーパー・アールタイプ | |
| European Title: | Super R-Type | Europe Publisher: | Nintendo |
| Developer: | Irem | Players: | 1 |
| Accessories: | none | Special Chips: | none |
| Save: | none |
This side scrolling shooter featured the ability to charge your weapon, and a detachable pod that could be used for defence or offence. Again, like many games in the genre, one hit means death, so you have to watch out.
Cartridge label information
| Region | Country | Serial Code | notes | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | USA | SNS-SR-USA | regular release | link |
| PAL | Australia | SNSP-SR-AUS | regular release | link |
Do you have a label variant that is not listed above or a better quality copy? Read the Submission guidelines for cartridge label scans.
PCB Information
| ROM Chip ID | Region | Known Man. Dates | PCB Type | CIC | SRAM | Decoder/ Logic Circuit | Special Chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAL-SR-0 (front) (back) | PAL | 9219 | SHVC-1A0N-02 | D413 | - | - | - |
| SPAL-SR-0 (front) | PAL | 9221 | SHVC-1A0N-02 | D413 | - | - | - |
| SNS-SR-0 (front) | USA | 9131 | SHVC-1A0N-01 | D411 | - | - | - |
| SNS-SR-0 (front) | USA | 9132 | SHVC-1A0N-01 | D411 | - | - | - |
Do you have a PCB with a different ROM chip ID, PCB type or manufacturing date? Read the Submission guidelines for PCB scans.
Box information
| Region | Country | Serial Code | notes | Front scan | Back scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | USA | SNS-SR-USA | regular release | link | link |
Do you have a box variant that is not listed above or a better quality copy? Read the Submission guidelines for box scans.
Screenshots
Screenshots (2)Published Review Scores
| Nintendo Power | Publication date: October 1991 |
Issue: 29 | Page: 87 |
| Graphics and Sound: 3.8/5 | Play Control: 4.1/5 | Challenge: 3.5/5 | Theme and Fun: 3.5/5 |
Bibliography
- Nintendo Power, Super NES Showcase (preview), Publication date: May 1991, Volume: 24, Pages: 96
- Nintendo Power, In the wokrs for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (a poster showing games released or in development for the Super Famicom), Publication date: July 1991, Volume: 26, Pages: 50
- Nintendo Power, Super NES Preview, Publication date: October 1991, Volume: 29, Pages: 79-81
- Nintendo Power, Review, Publication date: October 1991, Volume: 29, Pages: 87
- Nintendo Power, Classified Information (Stage select code; instant power-up code), Publication date: January 1992, Volume: 32, Pages: 44
- Play Action Strategies: Super Nintendo, Hint Guide, Publication date: 1992, Volume: -, Pages: 36-39