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R-Type Dimensions EX
This compilation once again includes the first two games, R-Type and R-Type II, both of which feature the original 2D graphics as well as a new 3D recreation, with the player being able to switch back and forth between the two modes at the press of a button. EX also featured new music remixes, whereas the original release used the arcade soundtrack...
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- Released
- November 27, 2018
- Developer
- Tozai Games, Esquadra
- Publisher
- Tozai Games
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R-Type Dimensions EX Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
Overall, R-Type Dimensions EX brings you back to a golden era of games without loot boxes or DLC. You were able to enjoy a game in the fullest and know that you got your money’s worth on a full game. Released already for consoles like Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, R-Type now makes its way to the Nintendo Switch.
Irem's classic alien-blasting shoot 'em up has been around for over 30 years and now, Switch owners can finally enjoy the first couple R-Type games in one convenient package. Do you have what it takes to stop the evil Bydo Empire?
If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ve might noticed that I’m a big fan of shoot ’em ups. There’s just something about that genre that clicks with me: the simplicity, the designs, the stupid amount of bullets onscreen, the test of reflexes that the genre provides to players. R-Type is one of the main names of the genre, one which hasn’t seen a new release in ages. The last time an R-Type game saw the light of day, Michael Jackson was still alive, the only thing called The...
Coin-op classics R-Type and R-Type II come together as R-Type Dimensions EX, with original 2D and new, fully-enhanced 3D graphics.
R-Type Dimensions is a faithful albeit somewhat pricey update of the coin-op classic with few surprises.
Ultimately, if you like super challenging shmups and especially if you’re old enough to still call them shoot-‘em-ups, then you’ll find a lot to love here. Likewise if you’re a newcomer to the genre then R-Type Dimensions EX is a great place to start and will hold your hand until you’re ready to let go.