R-TYPE

A desperate battle is being fought out in the limitless and unknown dimensions
of space which have been contaminated and corrupted by an evil power. The
evil power is the Bydo Empire, which is determined to subjugate the world.
It is inhabited by weird creatures, whose very sight inspires fear. But
Mankind is fighting back, and sends you into battle in an incredibly sophisticated
plane, the R-9 fighter. Behind the control panel of this fantastic fighting
machine, you are Mankind’s only defence against the enemy.

LOADING
ZX Spectrum, Spectrum +, Spectrum 48K, Spectrum 128K, Spectrum +2.
Type LOAD"" and then hit the ENTER key.

MULTI-LOAD INSTRUCTIONS
R-Type is a multi-load game. Each level will be loaded as you complete
the previous one. This means that to enjoy continuous play you MUST keep
your R-Type cassette in your data cassette player.
The movements of the R9 fighter are controlled by standard up, down, and
left and right keys or by joystick. The weapons are controlled by the fire
button; holding down fire will build up the strength of firepower until
the button or key is released. Weapons are increased or modified by shooting
one of the enemy craft which reveals jewels. Collecting a jewel is rewarded
by the addition of one of the following weapons:

REFLECTION LASER
ANTI AIRCRAFT LASER
GROUND LASER
HOMING MISSILES
EXTRA SPEED
SHIELD ORBS

The first jewel collected also releases a special weapon, the Force, which
can be attached to the front or rear of the F9 fighter, sent ahead to clear
a path, or behind as a rear guard. The Force is equipped with its own lasers.
A key will be used to release this weapon, whether keyboard or joystick,
control has been selected.

KEYBOARD CONTROLS
The game may be paused by pressing CAPSHIFT and 1 simultaneously, and restarted
by pressing CAPSHIFT and 2. When joystick control is selected the SPACE
bar is used to detach the Force.

© 1987 REM Corporation
The Hit Squad,
P0. Box 350,
Manchester.
M60 2LX