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2018 · Expanded edition · Esquadra · Shooter · Arcade

R-Type Dimensions EX

Expanded edition

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.

Released: 28 November 2018
Platforms: Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 Windows
Genres: Shooter Arcade
Developers: Esquadra Tozai Games
Publishers: Tozai Games
Modes: Co-op Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective: Side view
Themes: Action Science fiction
Engine: Unity
Age ratings: ESRB E CERO A PEGI 7
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Spanish (Spain)
Time to beat: 1hmain story6hcompletionist

About

R-Type is a science-fiction themed horizontally scrolling shooter franchise developed and published by Irem for arcade systems and home game platforms. The first entry in the series, R-Type, was released in 1987 and was followed by several sequels for other platforms. Ten games in total have been released in the series. Other pieces of media, such as plastic-resin model kits, soundtrack albums and literature, were also produced.

The series centers on an intergalactic war between humans and the Bydo, a powerful extraterrestrial race that are made from both biological lifeforms and mechanical structures. Most games have the player controlling the R-9 "Arrowhead" star vessel, although other entries have slightly altered versions of the ship instead.