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Tozai Games posts R-Type Dimensions III official trailer

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Tozai Games posts R-Type Dimensions III official trailer
Developed by Kritzelkratz 3000, in collaboration with R-Type license holder Tozai and original developer Irem, R-Type Dimensions III will launch on May 19th.

The reimagining of Super Nintendo title R-Type III: The Third Lightning follows up on the stylistic design of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, supporting local shared and split screen co-op. R-Type Dimensions III will launch for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows through Steam.

The official trailer can be viewed on Tozai Games' YouTube channel.


In homage to the 16-bit era, players can swap the precision-based shooting gameplay between classic 2D pixel art and 3D polygonal visuals on the fly. The swapping mechanic also applies to faithfully reconstructed high-fidelity music and sound effects. Original music for the 1993 console exclusive was composed by Ikuko Mimori.

Preorders have opened at Strictly Limited Games for the Special Edition, including the physical release of the game, printed manual, art booklet, and remake soundtrack on compact disc.


From the Steam product page:
As the pilot of the R-90, you’re deployed into hostile zones that warp between normal space and the twisted Bydo dimension. Your mission: penetrate deep into enemy territory, dismantle the Bydo’s core networks, and ultimately destroy the heart of the empire before it engulfs humanity completely…

R-Type Dimensions III brings the intensity, precision, and creative enemy design of the arcade originals to a new generation. Every stage, boss, and projectile pattern has been rebuilt with high-end 3D graphics, enhanced animations, and richly detailed environments—while preserving the instantly recognizable atmosphere that defined R-Type’s identity.
Strictly Limited - R-Type Dimensions III Special Edition