R-Type Dimensions III
Pilot a fighter through Bydo territory in a remake of R-Type III, selecting Force equipment for combat and switching between original-style 2D and rebuilt 3D graphics during play.
- AI score · out of 10
- 6.0 / 10
About this game
R-Type Dimensions III rebuilds R-Type III: The Third Lightning as a side-scrolling shooting game. You pilot a fighter into Bydo territory and attack its core. Before taking on its stages, choose Round, Shadow or Cyclone Force equipment for your craft. The remake lets you switch between original-style 2D and rebuilt 3D graphics during play, and includes arranged music. Infinity Mode supplies unlimited lives and immediate revival where your ship was destroyed. Reached stages become available through stage selection, while local cooperative play lets another pilot join the battle on the same system.
Collected in series
R-Type pairs deliberate side-scrolling shooting with biomechanical enemies, chargeable weapons and the versatile Force unit. Positioning that unit and choosing when to release a charged shot make careful planning part of every attack.
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AI review
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A fit for shooter fans who want to explore Force choices with optional forgiveness for failed attempts.
Selectable Force equipment offers a reason to compare approaches to the same stages. Immediate revival and stage selection can make that experimentation more approachable for players who prefer learning sections to preserving a limited stock of lives.
Strengths
- Force selection can give equipment-minded players a concrete focus for experimenting with their approach.
- On-the-spot revival can help players concentrate on seeing and learning the next section.
Who it is for: Players interested in side-scrolling shooters, contrasting visual treatments and local cooperation.
Play notes: ININ recommends downloading the console updates; cooperative play is local.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Immediate revival and unlocked stage selection can shift attention toward practicing particular sections rather than restarting the whole journey. | Reviewed | 6.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Choosing among Force types can appeal to players who enjoy adjusting their equipment as part of solving a shooting challenge. | Reviewed | 5.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Switchable 2D and 3D graphics offer a useful way to compare the remake's visual interpretation with its original-style presentation. | Reviewed | 6.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Customizable controls can help players arrange inputs around their preferred shooting setup. | Reviewed | 5.4 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- KK3
- Publisher
- ININ Games
- Release date
- May 19, 2026
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- iningames.com
- Offline minimum players
- 1
- Offline maximum players
- 2
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genreShooter
- Tags
- Side-scrollingReal-time CombatLocal Co-opArcade StyleReplayableSolo-friendlyShooting
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- ESRB: Everyone 10+
- Play modes
- Local multiplayerCo-opMultiplayerSingle player
- Perspectives
- Side view
Release editions
- Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideMay 19, 2026
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Sources
- tozaigames.co.jpSource revision: 1
- tozaigames.co.jp