The 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!!
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This version
4.28 (18)
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0.5/0.5
Rating quality
0.8/1.0
Rating volume
0.2/1.0
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Update History
v1.0
Apple
released 11/7/2019
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7 of 7 loaded reviews
Apple
1y ago
Gaming Memories
Love the game.
Please add controller support.
The only way to play R-Type at the beginning and how I like to play it is with a joystick! Go play the Turbographx 16 R-Type to figure out what is missing...
- IX666 · v1.0
Apple
3y ago
Doesn’t have controller support
Game seems good from what I can tell, but the lack of controller support means I definitely regret buying this.
- MillieCoyote · v1.0
Apple
4y ago
The game is really fun
The game R Type Dimensions has a whole lot of cool features. I can use the slow mode and it eases the difficulty during gameplay. It also makes passing through harder stages less tight. I can also use the fast paced feature if I want to pass through the east stages. That is why the game is so fun.👍😍😍😍😂😂👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
- Unique Savage 132 · v1.0
Apple
5y ago
Nice to see
R-Type as I remember it. But with a “3D” option and freshened music.
It’s not full screen because the game was 4x3. The remixed music sounds cool, it’s still MIDI (which has charm), but the tempo of the songs is a little too fast (level 1:2 should be more ponderous, not a dance song).
The 3D graphics are actually 2.5D. Parallax scrolling backgrounds, some reflections, and more shading. The ships have depth
R-Type 3 would be a welcome addition.
Now can I try R-Type tactics on my iPhone?
Gripes, a ability to resize Fire/Force buttons would be welcome.
BUG: Holding down rhe fire button at the beginning of play makes joystick not work. Release button & move joystick will clear that up.
iPhone 11
- Lord McSquash · v1.0
Apple
5y ago
Actually not bad on mobile
The game handles quite well, even with touch controls. If you like R-Type and are on the fence because you’re unsure about the mobile experience, I say go for it. Sure, it doesn’t match the experience of a proper setup, but it’s a cool way to experience the classics while you’re away from your CRT.
- Benny Moyhan · v1.0
Apple
5y ago
Doesn’t support gamepads
Very nice remake, unfortunately doesn’t support gamepads. If it did, it would be a 5* game to me.
Download/purchase the Dotemu versions for gamepad support.
- RetroToque · v1.0
Apple
6y ago
Nice
It’s not full screen and very short
- gameadictive · v1.0
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