R-Type Dimensions III

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R-Type III SNES's Original Director "Deeply Concerned" With Launch Quality Of ININ Games' Recent Remake

"Would it not be more appropriate to suspend sales...". It's probably safe to say at this point that ININ Games' R-Type Dimensions III wasn't exactly what the fans were expecting or hoping for when it was announced that the developer was going to remake the classic SNES game, R-Type III. Since its release last month across PC and consoles, the game has taken a bit of a battering online, with hardcore shmup fans pointing out a number of major issues with the title, ranging from hitbox/collision p

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"We Understand The Frustration" - ININ Games Addresses R-Type Dimensions III Tech Issues

"We'll keep you posted". Developer ININ Games has issued a statement regarding some of the technical issues plaguing R-Type Dimensions III. The game launched to mixed reception and earned a score of 5/10 from us. We said, "there's no getting around the fact that the developer has made a mess of the accuracy. Purists will be dismayed, and those attempting to play through it will feel incredibly frustrated by the increased and frankly unfair difficulty level". Read the full article on nintendolife

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Review: R-Type Dimensions III (Switch) - A Novel Remaster But A Purist's Nightmare

The third thunder. One could be forgiven for thinking they missed an entry in this storied R-Type series of re-releases, but in fact the preceding R-Type Dimensions released in 2009 (and again as R-Type Dimensions EX in 2018) contained both the first two games in one package. R-Type III: The Third Lightning was first released for Super Nintendo in 1993. Notable for being the first game in the mainline series not released in arcades, it showboated with Mode 7 sprite scaling and fast scrolling par

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R-Type Dimensions III Switch 1 & 2 Physical Release Hit With Delay

The digital release is still coming in two weeks. R-Type Dimensions III's physical release has been hit with a delay, just two weeks before the game's launch on Switch 1 & 2, publisher ININ Games has announced. The upcoming remake of R-Type III: The Third Lightning is still launching on 19th May 2026 on the eShop, but the physical version has now been pushed back to 11th August due to "ongoing global manufacturing and logistics constraints". This delay has also affected the Collector's Edition,

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