Rating
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...
Details
- Released
- November 28, 2018
- Series
- R-Type#2 of 4 by critics
- Developer
- Tozai Games, Esquadra
- Publisher
- Tozai Games
How it plays
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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?
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.
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...
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.
R-Type Dimensions is a faithful albeit somewhat pricey update of the coin-op classic with few surprises.