R-Type Dimensions EX (2018)

Developer: Tozai Games, Inc., ESQUADRA,inc.
Publisher: Tozai Games, Inc.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 331 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frenetic, challenging arcade shooter with classic gameplay and the option to toggle between retro pixel art and shiny 3D graphics on the fly.

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What players say

Players praise this as a faithful revival of R-Type I and II, with the ability to switch between pixel and 3D graphics mid-game being a standout feature. It is brutally difficult, the kind of arcade-hard that wants your quarters, and the default infinite-lives mode makes it more accessible. Some report it fails to start on Steam Deck despite being verified.

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