R-Type Dimensions III Gives Shoot ‘Em Up Classic Amazing Look And Awful Hitboxes
R-Type Dimensions III is a long-awaited remake of the classic shoot 'em up game, offering a visually stunning experience but suffering from hitbox issues. The game introduces new environments and weapon types, enhancing gameplay while retaining the essence of the original. Despite its flaws, the remake is a promising start to the upcoming R-Type Summer.
- ▪R-Type Dimensions III is the first console-exclusive entry in the series, skipping arcades entirely.
- ▪The game features new environments and weapon upgrades, including two-player co-op and various difficulty modes.
- ▪Despite its impressive visual overhaul, players have reported significant hitbox inaccuracies affecting gameplay.
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R-Type Dimensions III Gives Shoot ‘Em Up Classic Amazing Look And Awful Hitboxes Long overdue remake is a mixed blessing, but only the kickoff to our awaited R-Type Summer By Zack Kotzer Published May 24, 2026 | Comments (0) | 𝕏 Copied! R-Type Dimensions III R-Type III: The Third Lightning is distinctive in a few ways. Irem passed development off to a new team. It was the first in the series to be console exclusive, skipping arcades entirely for the Super Nintendo. These all sound like prelude to a whiff, but the third entry is considered by many fans to be the best, uplifted by dynamic set pieces and novel new weapon types. The first two were remade in 2009 as R-Type Dimensions, fans waiting 15 years for the third to follow suit.
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