
80Meta Score
R-Type III: The Third Lightning
Developer: Raylight Studios, Irem|Publisher: Jaleco, Zoo Digital, Jaleco USA, Destination Software, Irem
Playtime
Updated community averages based on player submissions.
Main Story
1h 19m
Main + Extra
1h 32m
Completionist
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Media
6 screenshotsLinks
About This Game
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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Last updated Mar 7, 2026