Reviews from

in the past


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.