Written by Anthony L. Cuaycong
Title: R-Type Dimensions EX
Developer: Tozai Games, Inc., ESQUADRA,inc.
Publisher: Tozai Games
Genre: Action, Arcade
Price: $14.99
Also Available On: Steam, PS4
R-Type Dimensions EX - Tozai and Southend Interactive have done extremely well in bringing the shoot-em-up compilation to the Switch. Essentially an enhancement of the port on previous-generation consoles PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, the latest release boasts of faithful representations of the 1987 and 1989 arcade originals and their updated three-dimensional versions. In either case, gamers will relish the polished and, yes, timeless gameplay. Its premise is simple; upgradable ships must shoot and dodge their way through diverse layouts and to imposing bosses at the end of levels, requiring excellent hand-eye coordination from their pilots en route.
As far as shmups go, R-Type Dimensions EX comes up with nothing new. Then again, it doesn’t have to be revolutionary. It‘s simply out to be itself, and, in this regard, it thrives. Even after 30 years, its idiosyncratic interface and roster of weapons coupled with maddening but never unfair challenges manage to engross. For gamers with infinite lives and inclined to slow down the pace accordingly, its 14 levels all told won’t take long to master. Of course, the real test is in beating it exactly as the classic mode was set up in coin-op machines.
THE GOOD
- Faithful representation of the original releases
- Remains highly entertaining even after three decades
- Challenging Buy never unfair
THE BAD
- Short when infinite-lives option is availed of
- Random events can stunt progress and frustrate
- Controls on the Switch have a learning curve
RATING: 8/10
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