R-Type Dimensions EX

User Rating

7.4/10 (28 ratings)

Release Date

28th Nov 2018

No. of Players

Genre

Action, Arcade

Publisher

Tozai Games

Developer

Irem

Content Rating

ESRB/Everyone, PEGI/7

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Fight through all 14 Bydo-infested stages in retro 2D graphics or shiny 3D graphics - and swap back and forth with the touch of a button 'on-the-fly'. The new 3D graphics are accompanied by fully re-imagined arrangements of the timeless R-Type music tracks! The classic game-play remains untouched while the new Infinite game mode allows continuous progression from game start to final boss... the Bydo will not evade you this time! Both game modes can be played as single player or local multiplayer. Pull yourself together, save the earth and strike down the Evil Bydo Empire!!

Two Complete Games!: All 8 original R-Type levels + all 6 original R-Type II levels. Classic gameplay is unchanged and just as challenging as the original coin-op versions.

Hi-Res 3D Graphics + Fully Revamped Music!: Choose between 2D graphics with classic, retro music or shiny 3D graphics with snazzy, reworked music and sound effects. Switch between graphic and audio modes with the press of a button during play!

New Infinite Mode!: With infinite ships you’re sure to finally conquer the Bydos! Stage select allows you to practice and play the levels you want.

Classic Mode!: Play the classic R-Type & R-Type II just like the original version!

Co-Op Mode!: Go it alone or blast the Bydos with a buddy. Play friendly without collision, or flip it on for competitive play!

New features!

Breeze through the bullets with your slow-motion button, or increase your speed with the fast-forward button. In Infinite mode, you can also power-up your ship to its maximum with one button!

Tozai Games is a trademarks of Tozai, Inc. registered or protected in the US and other countries. R-Type and R-Type II are trademarks of Irem Software Engineering Inc. registered or protected in the US and other countries. R-Type Dimensions is prot

Tue 27th Nov 2018

Nintendo Life said:

If you’re an R-Type fan you already know that R-Type Dimensions EX is worth getting. Both games are handled brilliantly, whether playing with the old-school sprite-based art style or the enhanced polygonal one. Interestingly, the gamers who may get the most out of this are those who generally struggle to do well in shoot ‘em ups: the brilliant Infinite mode makes a usually hardcore genre far more accessible, meaning everyone – regardless of skill level – can enjoy the satisfaction of beating the game, submitting their score to the online leaderboards and trying to improve next time.

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Wed 18th Jun 2025

JJtheTexan said:

My high score for this game reflects my love for the original R-Type and its sequel. Both are excellent horizontally-scrolling shoot-'em-ups, with excellent design, superb visuals, and memorable music. Just porting the original arcade games would have been fine enough, but Tozai Games went far above and beyond to include "modern" 2.5-D graphics, arranged soundtracks, lots of quality-of-life features, greater accessibility, and a novel "angled" version of both games that adds a new viewing perspective for longtime players to try.
If you've never played an R-Type game, R-Type Dimensions EX is by far the best way to get started on modern platforms. If you're a series veteran, this duology is a great way to revisit the origins of the series.

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