R-Type
| Year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Release platform | Arcade |
| Genres | shooter |
| Developer | Irem |
| Country | Japan |
| Era | Eight bit, 1983 to 1991 |
| Importance |
Why it matters
Irem turned the horizontal shooter into a memory exercise: a level is worked out step by step, and the detachable pod serves as both shield and weapon.
