Super R-Type is a side-scrolling shooter released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, serving as a sequel to the R-Type arcade series. Players control the R-9 spacecraft in a battle against the BYDO Empire across seven stages. The game features returning bosses from earlier titles and allows players to gather power-ups and combine with FORCE units for enhanced protection and offensive capabilities.
In this SNES sequel to the arcade R-Type shooters, you are the R-9, Earth's most advanced form of defense against the evil BYDO Empire. There are seven stages you must go through, picking up power-up items to defeat the stage bosses which have returned from the arcade versions of R-Type and R-Type II. Your R-9 ship can also be united with FORCE, which are invincible units that surround your ship to protect you and can also power up and attack.