ESRB rates Super R-Type for future Virtual Console release

Nintendo Wii owners wondering what new titles they will be getting soon on Virtual Console may want to look out for Super R-Type. This SNES original from Irem has just been re-rated by ESRB for future release. Know more about the title after the jump!

The Entertainment Software Rating Board or ESRB has just re-rated the SNES original Super R-Type for release on Nintendo’s Virtual Console service for the Wii. The rating given to it was an E for mild fantasy violence.

Anyway, Super R-Type was developed and published by Irem for the Super FamiCom and first came out in 1991. While being part of the R-Type franchise, this particular creation is non-canon and doesn’t follow the game’s story progression.

Sadly, many remember Super R-Type from its frustrating slowdowns whenever many enemies are dispatched and are present on the screen. This is rather problematic as it results to instant kills when the game suddenly shifts to full speed without warning.

Also, the game is considerably hard compared to the others because it lacks checkpoints. We hope that Nintendo has found a way to somehow fix these things to make the return of Super R-Type memorable in a good way for gamers.

Do check back here at QJ.NET as we promise to update you as soon as we pick up something regarding this matter.

Via ESRB