R-Type III: The Third Lightning is a side-scrolling shooter for the Game Boy Advance, part of the R-Type series. Players pilot the R-90 spacecraft to battle the Bydo Empire across six expansive levels. The game retains its classic mechanics, featuring a detachable laser unit that can be aimed forward or backward. Three laser unit types are available at the start, offering varied upgrades based on power-ups collected during gameplay.
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.