Arriving on May 19, R-Type Dimensions III is a massive remake of the classic shoot-em-up, R-Type III: The Third Lightning. Originally released in 1993, the game is receiving a modern makeover for PS5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with updated graphics, a new soundtrack, and several quality-of-life features. You can even bounce back and forth between the updated art style and the original at the press of a bunch, so whether you want to relive the glory days or enjoy the action from a new perspective, Preorders are now open at Amazon, and while you can preorder the standard edition anytime ahead of its May 19 launch, preordes for the premium Special Edition and Collector’s Edition are only available from Strictly Limited Games through February 8.
R-Type Dimensions III Collector’s Edition
Whether you’re an R-Type newcomer or a fan of the classics from decades past, R-Type Dimensions III caters to both players with some useful quality-of-life updates and expanded features. For long-time fans, you can dive into Advanced Mode–with faster enemies and denser projectile patterns, it’ll put your skills to the test. And as mentioned above, you can swap between retro 2D graphics and enhanced 3D graphics at the press of a button. Newcomers can explore new “introductory settings” to help them get up to speed with the game’s fast pace. You can also play locally with a friend in two-player co-op, which should make it a bit easier to bring down the game’s most challenging foes.
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