R-Type (SMS)

Isn't this pretty much the same as the already available PCE-version?

I think so too. If you look at this screen from the TG-16 version:

This boss is exactly the same as the one at the end of the video.

If this game is only 500 points, it will be my 2nd Master System purchase Glad I held off on the TG16 version

Yeah same, I used to own the sms version but TG16 was first out on the VC and that's the one I'll keep. (maybe a little less flicker in the TG16 version)

The PC-Engine (TG16) version is a nearly "pixel perfect" arcade conversion while the SMS version has of course significantly dumbed down graphics and serious sprite-flickering (like NES games). Both versions are identical when it comes to level-design and bosses but if you want a technical superior, almost perfect Arcade port then go for the PC-Engine version.

Though, at heart, I like the SMS version a little bit more because it seems easier to me. And I don't like how the screen scrolls up and down on the PC-Engine. This makes the levels sometimes confusing.

The SMS's R-Type is a magnificent 8-Bit achievement!

The money I spent on this machine in town and @ 20c a go too.
Then when it came out on the SMS it was a must have.

While this is, essentially, the same game already available on the service, this version has it's own definite charm to it, and is still absolutely worth looking into.

Plus hey, it's 500 points versus the Turbografx game's 800.

I just fail to see the point of this. Sure, it's impressive for an 8-bit SMS title, but it's clearly inferior to the TurboGrafx version that we've already had for a long time now. Unless you still haven't bought the TurboGrafx one and you're desperate to save 3 bucks, I don't see any reason to download this. This is one game they can keep in Japan.

Wow! I honestly never would've thought that first boss was possible in the Sega Master System. Just comes to show.

The Sms version of R-type isn't as tough as the tg-16 version and is a fun game.

The game it self, has no reason to the be the vc though like Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap will be once it gets released.

Apparently, this has a secret level the other versions of the game doesnt have.

So now were getting inferior versions of games we already have? Baffling.

I'll definitely get it! R-Type FTW!

Hey, looks like Japan got this same game [b[with better music[/b]:

http://vc.sega.jp/vc_ms_rtype/

I now officially hate whoever is handling the SEGA VC releases in Europe.

Looks really impressive. I never really played R-Type all that much, but this deffinetly looks like a quality port.

And, MY GOD, the box art is actually decent (for an SMS game).