R-Type Dimensions EX

 Switch
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18

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  1. abrus
    Nov 7, 2021
    8
    This is a nice game to pick up on sale. The new graphics and sound are good, but the best thing about this game is the 'infinite' mode which lets you plough through the levels without having to worry too much about dying. Lots of iconic stages and bosses on offer here, and multiplayer has been added too! It would have been nice if they had included R-Type LEO in this package as well, butThis is a nice game to pick up on sale. The new graphics and sound are good, but the best thing about this game is the 'infinite' mode which lets you plough through the levels without having to worry too much about dying. Lots of iconic stages and bosses on offer here, and multiplayer has been added too! It would have been nice if they had included R-Type LEO in this package as well, but fans of R-Type should still be pretty pleased with this.… Expand
  2. jens76
    Apr 8, 2023
    8
    Jeder Tropfen, pure Lebensfreude. R-Type hat den vollen Alien Vibe und ist mit Space Invaders einer der einflussreichsten Shooter.
  3. ANTIMETACRITIC
    May 5, 2021
    10
    Actualización de dos grandes matamarcianos clásicos, que además de actualizar los gráficos en 3D se puede cambiar con un botón a las 2D originales.

Awards & Rankings

77
#77 Best Switch Game of 2018

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Worth Playing
    May 30, 2019
    80
    R-Type Dimensions EX is a solid tweaking of a remaster that was pleasing to begin with. The original titles are classics, and while their difficulty is well known, the tweaks and additions make this more accessible to new players by getting them interested in playing the game the right way. There's already plenty of good shooters on the Switch system, but EX is still a great addition to that growing genre library.
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  2. Cubed3
    Jan 18, 2019
    70
    Some cruelly missing display modes, and a clear oversight in the infinite mode's design do hold back this compilation to a certain degree on all platforms that it was released on, but, naturally, the Switch will be the only one that can be undocked and taken on the go, giving it a slight edge.
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  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 18, 2018
    70
    Ultimately, if you like super challenging shmups and especially if you’re old enough to still call them shoot-‘em-ups, then you’ll find a lot to love here. Likewise if you’re a newcomer to the genre then R-Type Dimensions EX is a great place to start and will hold your hand until you’re ready to let go.
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