What is R-Type game?

[the2bears]

Burgles said:

Words Of Wisdom said:
Good. The world needs more Shoot 'em Ups (I hate "shmups").

I agree, "Shmups" are only played by people who hardly ever play "Shoot 'em ups"...I think the term "Shmups" is supposed to be "gangsta" or something

 

Trying to figure out what you mean here, given that "shmups" and "shoot 'em ups" refer to the same game genre.