R-Type Dimensions is a fantastic remake of two great games, R-Type and R-Type II, and fans of the series and shooters overall should have every reason to pick it up, as it's a faithful remake that both enhances and preserves the experience, though that experience might not be for everyone. There are enough game modes and modifications to make the game more than just another shooter, the updated visuals are fantastic, the old arcade visuals are as good as ever, and the game sounds great. The gameplay is simple enough to understand immediately but interesting enough to keep you playing, there's enough variety between the two games to make them both interesting, and the addition of online and offline multiplayer make the game worth owning for that alone. However, while the game does offer an easy Infinite mode for beginners to play with and a Classic mode for experienced players to throw down with, there's no real middle ground here, which means if you want to get the most from the game you're essentially going from Easy to Insane with little transition, and it would have been nice to see something done to easy new players into that. On the whole, however, R-Type Dimensions is worth its asking price, if only because the two games in the package are awesome classics that are well worth your attention, and while the challenge might put some players off, overall, the remainder of the game is strong enough to make it worth investigating all the same.
