R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, now together on Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 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 reimagined 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!!
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No complaints about the quality of this remaster; more retro games should get this comprehensive a treatment. Containing R-Type I and II, the Dimensions package allows players to switch between retro and updated graphical and musical styles on the fly. Assist modes like slow-motion are also at the push of a button. The infinite lives mode allows players to get the tour, while the arcade mode remains a challenge. It all just moves a little too slowly for me, though – especially the player’s ship. While it would drastically alter the game, I would much prefer these first two R-Type games if they provided the player with a little more mobility.
Finished both R-Type I and II. Never really gave these games a chance back in the day so decided to play them through the PS Now service (PS3 version). These are brutally hard shmups that require a ton of repetition to learn enemy patterns and attacks in order to beat the game normally without abusing infinite lives/continue. Interesting space theme.