 In this SNES sequel to the arcade R-Type space-shooters, you are the R-9, Earth s most advanced form of defense against the evil Bydo Empire. There are seven stages you must go through, picking up the usual power-up items to defeat the stage bosses which have returned from the arcade versions of R-Type and R-Type II. Your R-9 ship can also be united with Force, which are invincible units that surround your ship to protect you, power up and also attack.