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R-Type (Japan prototype)

Play R-Type (Japan prototype) online. Strike the Bydo Empire aboard the futuristic R-9a fighter.

Browser play

Arcade — EmulatorJS controls

Default Player 1 keyboard mapping. Change keys in Controller Settings.

Console button	Keyboard
↑ / ↓ / ← / →	↑ / ↓ / ← / →
RetroPad A / B / X / Y	Z / X / A / S
L / R	Q / E
Insert coin	V
START	Enter

Open Controller Settings to configure your keyboard or gamepad. Touch controls are available on mobile.

How to Play R-Type (Japan prototype)

Quick start

Learn ordinary fire and the held Wave Cannon charge.
Collect a Force and a weapon crystal.
Attach it where the next threat will arrive.
Detach it for remote fire when that position helps.

Controls

Fire shoots; hold it to charge the Wave Cannon and release the stronger blast. Force attaches or detaches the auxiliary unit, which can sit at the front or rear of the craft.

R-Type (Japan prototype) — About this game

Strike the Bydo Empire aboard the futuristic R-9a fighter. The mission sends the Arrowhead into combat against the alien enemy.

Cheats

Always have the biggest light wave

1 "开启", 0, 0x4003A, 0x01, 0, 0x4003D, 0x80

maximum speed

1 "开启", 0, 0x40036, 0x04

Maximu Firepower - Protect the ball

1 "开启", 0, 0x40033, 0x04

Maximum Firepower - Missile

1 "开启", 0, 0x40035, 0x04

Select Weapon

1 "圆球射击", 0, 0x4003E, 0x01
2 "圆球射击 + 激光", 0, 0x4003E, 0x02
3 "超级圆球射击 + Z型射击", 0, 0x4003E, 0x03

Select side weapon fire

1 "蓝色", 0, 0x4003C, 0x00
2 "黄色", 0, 0x4003C, 0x02
3 "红色", 0, 0x4003C, 0x06

Rapid Attack

1 "开启", 0, 0x42F1E, 0x00

Infinite Lives PL1

1 "开启", 0, 0x42F2E, 0x0A

Infinite Lives PL2

1 "开启", 0, 0x42F36, 0x0A

Choose Power Mode

1 "激光", 0, 0x4003F, 0x01
2 "射击", 0, 0x4003F, 0x00

Player verification and sources

Browser play was reviewed before this edition was published in the catalogue. The date below is the catalogue publication date, not the game’s original release date.

Browser test and catalogue publication date: October 20, 2026
Browsers and devices: PC: Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Mobile: Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone and iPad.
Player engine and core: EmulatorJS 4.3.0-pre · arcade
Tested by: rwEmulator

Sources and editorial basis

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