R-Type Dimensions III

The last two patches already brought R-Type Dimensions III very close to what we consider worthy of the original's legacy, and after extensive community as well as professional testing, this third patch closes the last remaining gaps.Check out our new re-launch trailer:General:The scores in the leaderboard now align with their digits, so it is easier to compare the scores.Round force red laser now gets correctly blocked by walls (for example, in the factory labyrinth in Stage 4)Shadow force shadow unit bullets now get the correct visual orientation in 3D mode.The continue screen option selection handling is now safe, so players can't switch to the other option after either "yes" or "no" has been selected.Reworked the round force red laser damage system (FPS independence)Fixed a small visual glitch in the shadow force red laser in 3D modeFixed an issue where the in-game BGM would incorrectly play on the title screen if you returned to it mid-intro.Fixed an issue where the HUD could be shown in end-screens ("Ready", "Game Over", "Continue")Added a small cooldown to force detachingFixed an issue where the play screen could go

About two weeks ago, we released our first large patch for R-Type Dimensions III, which already addressed a lot of the most pressing and entirely valid issues the community raised. Our second patch is focused - besides a variety of improvements in the categories graphics and audio - primarily on mechanical accuracy in gameplay. We want to pay a faithful tribute to the original, and we hope these changes reflect that commitment.General:Fixed 2D charging animation playing in reverseAdjusted 2D charging animation speed to match originalFixed the game time jumping far ahead when alt-tabbingAdded 3D Wave Cannon muzzle flash particles for the different charge levelsFixed spelling/grammar errors in the French localizationFixed Cyclone Force Capsule Laser being spammable during level transitionsAdded delay before Capsule Laser Pit Unit shots can turnFixed audio issues with the charge sound effect playbackFixed Display Issues with Ultrawide ResolutionsThe player now gains invincibility on boss killsAdded flashing animation when player is invincibleAdded missing default shot for LV1 Shadow Force when detachedPit units now block shots correctly when in hyper modeFixed boss intro stingHyper mo

Since our improvement initiative announcement on June 2, our teams have been working through community feedback to address the issues identified at launch. This first patch covers a broad range of fixes and improvements across gameplay, collision, audio, and visuals. As outlined in our previous post, the Steam version serves as the primary platform for testing and validating improvements, meaning today's patch applies to Steam only. Console versions will follow once platform-specific certification and testing procedures are complete. Below is a full overview of what's included:  Controls & ConfigurationLeft and right shoulder buttons can now be freely configured Hyper Mode beam change and the beam/scanline toggles can now be assigned to action buttons Gameplay Fixes Fixed random deaths in Stage 6 caused by Bydo enemies hitting the player while still inside the dimension hole Fixed Stage 1 background thruster effects incorrectly dealing damage to the player Fixed the Force disappearing during level transitions Cyclone Force yellow laser bits now correctly shoot lasers and can block bullets like a Force Cyclone Force capsule lasers now correctly fire, deal pulse damage,

Community Feedback Drives New Development Roadmap, Expanded QA ProcessSince the digital launch of R-Type Dimensions III on May 19, the team at ININ has closely monitored player feedback across all channels. While many players and media outlets have praised the game, we recognize that members of the R-Type community have raised important concerns regarding several aspects of the release.Today, we want to share the steps we are taking to address this feedback and ensure that R-Type Dimensions III delivers the experience that fans of this legendary series deserve.Listening to the CommunityOur goal has always been to create a collection that honors the legacy of R-Type and celebrates one of gaming’s most iconic shoot-'em-up franchises. We take that feedback seriously and accept responsibility for addressing it.A Community-Guided Improvement ProcessOver the past days, our teams have carefully reviewed player reports, reviews, and discussions. Based on this feedback, we have identified a number of improvements and fixes that will be implemented through a series of upcoming patches.The first update is currently planned for Mid June with additional updates to follow Beginning of July