R-Type Dimensions EX Tozai Games, Inc. The coin-op classics, R-Type & R-Type II, are together on iOS! Fight through all 14 Bydo-infested stages in retro 2D g… $4.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsThe coin-op classics, R-Type & R-Type II, are together on iOS! 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! So pull yourself together, save the earth and strike down the Evil Bydo Empire!! Information Seller:Tozai Games, Inc. Genre:Action, Arcade Release:Nov 07, 2019 Updated:Nov 07, 2019 Version:1.0 Size:139.3 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal https://apps.apple.com/us/app/r-type-dimensions-ex/id1481162669 PS4/Switch Trailer: Son of Anarchy Well-Known Member Oct 5, 2015 717 130 43 Male Shadow Runner Australia #2 Son of Anarchy, Nov 7, 2019 Whoa. Oh and, nice find. metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,065 1,342 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #3 metalcasket, Nov 7, 2019 Love this. It’s such a great little package and the graphical/musical overhaul (optional, in case you didn’t read the app description properly) is done in the most classy, respectful way to the originals. It’s also the most accessible way to get into R-Type, since...y’know...their original forms can be BRUTAL. elthesensai Member Nov 13, 2012 17 2 3 #4 elthesensai, Nov 7, 2019 Does it have controller support? I’ll be buying this if it does. Wish the App Store made that information easy to get. Draven2222 and Skall like this. Jackaluk Well-Known Member Jul 3, 2015 401 94 28 #5 Jackaluk, Nov 7, 2019 Same!! Skall likes this. Breinstein Well-Known Member Sep 27, 2012 527 5 18 The Netherlands #6 Breinstein, Nov 7, 2019 Are these the same as the dotemu versions? . I just took a look and noticed the dotemu versions can still be downloaded Royce Well-Known Member Mar 22, 2011 4,240 180 63 #7 Royce, Nov 7, 2019 This has updated 3D graphics, and a remixed soundtrack (both optional). I’ve only spent a few minutes with it so far, but I have the Dot Emu versions as well so when I have more time I’ll post my thoughts on comparison. This version does not have a control pad option like the Dot Emu ones, though I’m not sure why anyone would use that anyway. macplash Well-Known Member Apr 17, 2014 2,645 1,103 113 Male 3D artist Munich, Germany #8 macplash, Nov 7, 2019 Nostalgia is kicking in hard right now. One of my favorite shmups on ZX Spectrum. Probably THE favorite. But I’m worried I lack determination I had 30 years ago to enjoy it as much as I did back in the days. Still buying it though. Just because. psj3809 Moderator Jan 13, 2011 12,964 717 113 England #9 psj3809, Nov 7, 2019 I’m in heaven !! Downloading now Royce Well-Known Member Mar 22, 2011 4,240 180 63 #10 Royce, Nov 8, 2019 Last edited: Nov 8, 2019 Ok for those who already have the Dotemu version/s and are considering this, here are my thoughts: First of all I think the 3D graphics and remixed soundtrack alone make this worth adding to your collection. Here are the other differences I’ve noticed: Controls: Tested on an iPad, Dimensions relative touch is about 1:1.5 (edit: upon review, I may be closer to 1:1.25) while the older Dotemu games are 1:1 (in other words if you move your finger an inch on the screen, the ship will move about 1.5 (1.25?) inches in Dimensions, 1 inch in the Dotemu games). I prefer the exaggerated movement of this version especially on a side scrolling shooter, though an adjustable setting for touch sensitivity is the way to go, and neither has that. Dimensions has no virtual control pad option but that’s not a good way to play imo anyway. Both have a customizable UI, but Dimensions does not have an option to shrink the buttons like the older games do which is a bit of a shame for iPad players. Graphics: Dimensions obviously has the updated graphics option giving it basically 2 completely different appearances, and there are a few different settings you can apply as well (retro, retro 8bit, etc.). Dotemu’s have scan line and video filter on/off settings. Gameplay: Dimensions has a number of additional options that you can change on the fly. You can speed up or slow down the action at any time, and in infinite mode, you can press a button in the pause menu to give you full powerups, which is nice for people who just want to blast through without the frustration of facing a boss with your pea-shooter because you took a hit at the wrong time. You can also switch between graphic modes at the touch of a button. syntheticvoid, Breinstein, metalcasket and 1 other person like this. ShinHadoukin Well-Known Member Feb 20, 2015 970 141 43 #11 ShinHadoukin, Nov 9, 2019 Is this full screen on iphone X? Assuming not, which is fine for this, but curious. Draven2222 Well-Known Member Dec 16, 2013 297 47 28 #12 Draven2222, Nov 9, 2019 Does R-Type Dimensions have Controller Support anyone?? DotEmu versions have controller support!.. the only way to play the game if u ask me... elthesensai likes this. Royce Well-Known Member Mar 22, 2011 4,240 180 63 #13 Royce, Nov 9, 2019 It is not. There are green borders left and right. They do respond to touch controls as you would expect though which is a shortcoming of the Dotemu games making them nearly unplayable on an X style phone (accidentally dragging your finger off the left side of the play area there will instantly warp you to the right side of the screen likely killing you in the old Dotemu ports). Anotherkellydown Moderator Staff Member Patreon Bronze Feb 10, 2014 4,574 1,131 113 Male CAD Technician I Upstate NY https://youtube.com/channel/UCcvu9xhE7xT-mZrXUZQJr5g #14 Anotherkellydown, Nov 9, 2019 Glad TA picked this for GotW. Nice article from Jared too: https://toucharcade.com/2019/11/08/toucharcade-game-of-the-week-r-type-dimensions-ex/ bx59 Well-Known Member Dec 2, 2016 238 116 43 #15 bx59, Nov 9, 2019 I’m thinking of getting this one. How would you compare this to Steredenn, Aka to Blue, Dodonpachi’s or Super Hydorah? psj3809 Moderator Jan 13, 2011 12,964 717 113 England #16 psj3809, Nov 9, 2019 It’s an all time classic. Appeared in many different formats over the years squarezero Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Dec 10, 2008 13,714 1,240 113 Male Chief Strategy Officer Salem, Massachusetts, USA #17 squarezero, Nov 9, 2019 Main difference is the pace. This is a traditional (but very inventive) side scrolling shmup, not a bullet hell. Where R-type shines (IMO) is in the enemy and weapon variety. Bosses are awesome, too. bx59 likes this. bx59 Well-Known Member Dec 2, 2016 238 116 43 #18 bx59, Nov 9, 2019 @squarezero Sold on weapon variety, downloading. Thank you! syntheticvoid Well-Known Member Jun 20, 2010 14,504 124 63 Musician & factory worker. a[V-O-I-D] http://apparentsymmetry.bandcamp.com #19 syntheticvoid, Nov 11, 2019 Would like to say that it's similar to those others mentioned in that a very large part of the game is about enemy placement memorization as well. =P It's considered a classic/MUST-play in the shmup community. Hope you enjoy it, bx59!! bx59 likes this. bx59 Well-Known Member Dec 2, 2016 238 116 43 #20 bx59, Nov 11, 2019 Thanks @syntheticvoid ! I’ve actually did a couple of runs and immediately realized the memorization aspect of the game you mentioned. It seemed my bullet hell skills were not that helpful too... Therefore, to enjoy it properly, I’ve re-installed Super Hydorah! Will be training there until I feel ready for the R-Type (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Love this. It’s such a great little package and the graphical/musical overhaul (optional, in case you didn’t read the app description properly) is done in the most classy, respectful way to the originals. It’s also the most accessible way to get into R-Type, since...y’know...their original forms can be BRUTAL.
Does it have controller support? I’ll be buying this if it does. Wish the App Store made that information easy to get.
Are these the same as the dotemu versions? . I just took a look and noticed the dotemu versions can still be downloaded
This has updated 3D graphics, and a remixed soundtrack (both optional). I’ve only spent a few minutes with it so far, but I have the Dot Emu versions as well so when I have more time I’ll post my thoughts on comparison. This version does not have a control pad option like the Dot Emu ones, though I’m not sure why anyone would use that anyway.
Nostalgia is kicking in hard right now. One of my favorite shmups on ZX Spectrum. Probably THE favorite. But I’m worried I lack determination I had 30 years ago to enjoy it as much as I did back in the days. Still buying it though. Just because.
Ok for those who already have the Dotemu version/s and are considering this, here are my thoughts: First of all I think the 3D graphics and remixed soundtrack alone make this worth adding to your collection. Here are the other differences I’ve noticed: Controls: Tested on an iPad, Dimensions relative touch is about 1:1.5 (edit: upon review, I may be closer to 1:1.25) while the older Dotemu games are 1:1 (in other words if you move your finger an inch on the screen, the ship will move about 1.5 (1.25?) inches in Dimensions, 1 inch in the Dotemu games). I prefer the exaggerated movement of this version especially on a side scrolling shooter, though an adjustable setting for touch sensitivity is the way to go, and neither has that. Dimensions has no virtual control pad option but that’s not a good way to play imo anyway. Both have a customizable UI, but Dimensions does not have an option to shrink the buttons like the older games do which is a bit of a shame for iPad players. Graphics: Dimensions obviously has the updated graphics option giving it basically 2 completely different appearances, and there are a few different settings you can apply as well (retro, retro 8bit, etc.). Dotemu’s have scan line and video filter on/off settings. Gameplay: Dimensions has a number of additional options that you can change on the fly. You can speed up or slow down the action at any time, and in infinite mode, you can press a button in the pause menu to give you full powerups, which is nice for people who just want to blast through without the frustration of facing a boss with your pea-shooter because you took a hit at the wrong time. You can also switch between graphic modes at the touch of a button.
Does R-Type Dimensions have Controller Support anyone?? DotEmu versions have controller support!.. the only way to play the game if u ask me...
It is not. There are green borders left and right. They do respond to touch controls as you would expect though which is a shortcoming of the Dotemu games making them nearly unplayable on an X style phone (accidentally dragging your finger off the left side of the play area there will instantly warp you to the right side of the screen likely killing you in the old Dotemu ports).
Glad TA picked this for GotW. Nice article from Jared too: https://toucharcade.com/2019/11/08/toucharcade-game-of-the-week-r-type-dimensions-ex/
I’m thinking of getting this one. How would you compare this to Steredenn, Aka to Blue, Dodonpachi’s or Super Hydorah?
Main difference is the pace. This is a traditional (but very inventive) side scrolling shmup, not a bullet hell. Where R-type shines (IMO) is in the enemy and weapon variety. Bosses are awesome, too.
Would like to say that it's similar to those others mentioned in that a very large part of the game is about enemy placement memorization as well. =P It's considered a classic/MUST-play in the shmup community. Hope you enjoy it, bx59!!
Thanks @syntheticvoid ! I’ve actually did a couple of runs and immediately realized the memorization aspect of the game you mentioned. It seemed my bullet hell skills were not that helpful too... Therefore, to enjoy it properly, I’ve re-installed Super Hydorah! Will be training there until I feel ready for the R-Type
