R-Type ------ This needs the LEVEL_LOADER thingy in xzx. It should also work with Z80 v3 or better. R-Type is a scrolly shoot-em-up. But I think you all knew that. :-) THIS VERSION HAS THE LAST LEVEL! rtypettl.gif is a GIF of the loading screen, and rtypespc.gif is a GIF of the 'specs' screen. Many thanks to Dominic Jackson (dbj100@unix.york.ac.uk) for lending me the R-Type tape. Have fun, - Russell Marks (mr216@gre.ac.uk). Here's a transcription of the tape inlay: 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 R-9 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 R-9 fighter, sent ahead to clear a path, or behind as a rearguard. 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 CAPS SHIFT and 1 simultaneously, and restarted by pressing CAPS SHIFT and 2. When joystick control is selected the SPACE bar is used to detach the Force. (C) 1987 IREM Corporation The Hit Squad, P.O. Box 350, Manchester. M60 2LX
