XBLA - R-Type Dimensions - 1200pts.

[FriskyTanuki]

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R-Type & R-Type II – two full playable classic coin-op games
Single player and co-op play – locally or on Xbox LIVE for up to 2 players
All new 3D graphics plus original 2D graphics – swap back and forth on-the-fly
“Classic” game mode – exactly mimics original coin-op play
All new “Infinite” game mode – assuring completion of games regardless of skill level
Stat screen - tracks all of your vital stats
Two free gamer pictures – can be unlocked by players of all skill levels
Achievements – including novelty achievements that provide additional challenges

[lolwut?]

Nice! I never really got into R-Type when I was younger, so this is a good chance to get to play them. If it's 800 points, I'm sure I'll pick it up.

Hopefully they include the originals; that'd be icing on the cake

[fart_bubble]

Wasn't this released on the PSP? Either way, I'll be picking this one up if its 800 points.

[flybrione]

This looks fantastic. Big fan of R-type. Still have the R-Types game for PS1 that I play now and again and got the TG-16 version on my Wii. This will be a day one for me.

[FriskyTanuki]

Wasn't this released on the PSP? Either way, I'll be picking this one up if its 800 points.
No. The only R-Type on the PSP is the strategy game R-Type Command (http://www.gamespot.com/psp/strategy/rtypetactics/index.html).

[fart_bubble]

No. The only R-Type on the PSP is the strategy game R-Type Command (http://www.gamespot.com/psp/strategy/rtypetactics/index.html).

I know about that game (as I really want to play it) but I could have sworn that they had released a 3D remake of the first two games before

[LinkinPrime]

I'm in!

[n8n8baby]

I know about that game (as I really want to play it) but I could have sworn that they had released a 3D remake of the first two games before

You are probably thinking of R-Types, which is a PS1 compilation of R-Type and R-Type II. It is not a remake. It is also available for PS3/PSP via PS Store for $6.

[$hady]

Day one buy for me, i'm a big fan of these games. :D

[ITDEFX]

OHHHHHH SNAP!!

:whee:

I love R-Type!

[ratzombie]

God I love XBLA/PSN/Wii Store, I'm loving this trend of enhancing or remaking old school games.

[ninja dog]

Looks great.

I thought when they said "switch from 2D to 3D" during the conferences, they meant some kind of crush/SPM mechanic. oh well.

[Malik112099]

i had the original r-type on my sega master system..loved it..never beat it though (hard as hell in the later levels) even with the extra lives cheat on the continue screen....the "3D" looks questionable and seems like it hinders your ability to see the enemies coming up some..but I might bite on this

[moojuice]

This game always reminded me of Bio-metal.

[SpazX]

Looks pretty awesome. I'll probably get it if it's 800.

[Halo05]

I'll have to try the demo but I'm happy to see Irem (or whoever owns the R-Type license nowadays) putting what seems to be a great deal of effort into this. I mean, all the different modes, two games, 2p coop (that's totally new for R-Type as far as I know), etc. I'm betting it'll be 800 but that seems fair considering it comes with two games.

I really wish the TG16 R-Type on VC would get a price drop. As much as I loved the TG16 port, and as much nostalgia there is in it for me, I can't justify 800 points. Maybe if they'd bring over R-Type complete for the Turbo CD, I'd bite.

I'm rambling, it's late, bring on the shooters.

[naiku]

looks pretty good. rtype 1 and rtype 2 for 800points and im in.

[strikeratt]

I love R-Type and I'll deff. be getting this

[MCalvert1]

No idea when this is coming out still, but they've got achievements up at mygamercard.net. Probably a lot of other places as well.

http://inside.mygamercard.net/2009/01/06/relive-the-80s-with-r-type-dimensions/

Been up for weeks, but I just found it today.

MjC

[Friend of Sonic]

Gotta support the shooter. I'll be buying it unless it's some ridiculously high amount like 1600 points or something.

[greyzieoriental]

i'll probably be getting this as well, looks nice
I haven't play R type since on a gameboy.

I hope they remake Raiden Project.

[newantt]

R-Type Dimensions splash page and forum were put up today. It could be getting released this Wednesday along with FunTown Mahjong.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/r/rtdimensionsxboxlivearcade/

[fart_bubble]

R-Type Dimensions splash page and forum were put up today. It could be getting released this Wednesday along with FunTown Mahjong.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/r/rtdimensionsxboxlivearcade/

that would be frigging sweet if it goes up Wednesday morning.

[FurryCurry]

That's a random way to release a game. "Oh here look surprise! R-Type."

I hate sounding like a sour sap but really want's the point of another port/remake/upgrade to the first two R-Type games? Is it that flipping hard to give Delta or 3 or even Leo another chance? All of those were great games so why don't they get more play? Just asking.

PS. Irem was and will always be stupid as hell for saying they'll never make another proper R-Type game. There are so many 'alternate mission' storylines in the series you'd be a fool to pass that up.

[FriskyTanuki]

Is that what that usually means when the forum goes live on xbox.com?

[fart_bubble]

Is that what that usually means when the forum goes live on xbox.com?

outside of Zombie Wranglers and Uno Rush, yeah, pretty much. If it isn't on Wednesday, it will hit next week most likely

[FriskyTanuki]

I guess it was a false alarm. Maybe next week.

[ITDEFX]

I sure hope it's 800 points... Can't wait!!

[FriskyTanuki]

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/02/this-wednesday-r-type-dimensions-blasts-xbla/

The good news is that the game will be out this week. The bad news is that it'll cost you $15 (1200 pts) to get it.

[BostonCollegeFan]

Ridiculous price.

[JDUB X]

What makes me angry is OXM already reviewed this and said it was 800 points. This sounds like a last minute "fuck you pay us more" move.

[mtxbass1]

1200? No thanks.

800 would have been a definite.

[benjamouth]

1200 Points?

For shame MS, for shame.

[Decker]

Passing on principle at that price.

[Halo05]

Fuck that new price. If it becomes an "arcade greatest hits" and drops to 800 I'll get it then.

EDIT - For $5.99 I can get R-Types on PSN which is basically the same games, minus co-op, plus the ability to play it on my PSP.

[ssshmin]

well it's about time they made this for arcade. I remember playing this on Snes
it's a classic

[ryosnk]

I might go ahead and purchase this so more shmups show up on arcade maybe those cave games could be a possibility.

[exileinoblivion]

really lame that this is 1200, I probably would have pulled the trigger if it was 800.

On a side note I really wish microsoft would allow achievement points based on price. If I'm going to pony up $15 for an arcade title I think it should have more than 200 achievements.

[Danimal]

Passing on principle at that price.Yeah, I think I am, too. I was looking forward to this, but there is absolutely no reason this needs to be 1200 points.

[kevlar51]

is there any logical justification for this pricepoint?

[Corvin]

Count me in... I was interested at 800 but not at 1200.

[Zyzomys]

That does seem rather expensive for a game I played a long, long time a go.

[MCalvert1]

It's hard to endorse this price, but I do have the points to spare. I might still go for it. Problem is, with so few people willing to pay $15 for it, there may be no co-op anyway. Kind of shooting themselves in the foot here.

MjC

[lordxixor101]

Is 1200 the new price point for games? It seemed to start at 400, then for the longest time every game was 800. Now, it seems to have moved on to 1200. Also, what's funny is how people have moved. When games were 800, everyone said pass, would buy at 400, now everyone would happily pay 800 now that it costs even more.

Next year, they'll be 1600, and we'll look at the glory days of 1200 point games. This is just getting rediculous.

[exileinoblivion]

Is 1200 the new price point for games? It seemed to start at 400, then for the longest time every game was 800. Now, it seems to have moved on to 1200. Also, what's funny is how people have moved. When games were 800, everyone said pass, would buy at 400, now everyone would happily pay 800 now that it costs even more.

Next year, they'll be 1600, and we'll look at the glory days of 1200 point games. This is just getting rediculous.

I never really had a problem with 800 point games so long as they were worth it. 1200 is just rediculous though. $15 for an arcade game is just crap.

[UjnHunter]

Yay! Another 1200 point game that I'll have to wait until it price drops!

[Decker]

That does seem rather expensive for a game I played a long, long time a go.

It also seems like a hell of a lot to pay for a game that plays almost identical to Ageas Wing, which is free.

[flybrione]

I'm going to try out the demo but 1200 is a little too much 800 would have been instant purchase.

[GuilewasNK]

I"m going to try this when I get home.

If there is one thing I wish they had more of on XBLA it's shmups. They lend theirselves perfectly to pick-up-and-play gaming.

[mtxbass1]

After playing the demo, it would have been a must have at 800. 1200 is a bit of a stretch though. The switch from "old" to "new" via a button press is unique, but not enough for me to warrant a purchase. The new "infinite" mode means that you can literally sit there and blast your way throughout the entire game and not even worry about dodging anything. It's kind of pointless really. I was able to kill the first boss after 3 fully charged shots.

The music also seemed rather out of place. Here you have this cool 2D/3Desque game, then music straight from the 8-bit era.

I think there is better value elsewhere for 1200 points personally.

[ITDEFX]

awww and I was getting ready to buy more points because I am 400 points short damn it. I guess because they think it's two games that they jack it up.

[gunm]

Bummer. I agree w/everyone else that it would've been fine as an 800pt game. Maybe they thought it was two 600pt games together?

Oh well, I guess I'll just have to be happy with the demo for now. :p

[danked]

The pricing for XBLA games is always seems to be just a bit too much, I would of consider it for 800, but for 1200 no

[porieux]

I have to join the chorus: would have bought at 800, but not for 1200.

[MCalvert1]

Just tried it last night. I forgot how hard R-Type is. And in that not really fun way. Unless you turn on the infinite mode, but then it's not fun in the "why am I even bothering now?" kind of way.

MjC

[gordojones88]

I was pretty excited about this and planning to buy it. But at 1200 points $15 I'm not going to support these little download games getting more expensive all the time. They apparently are going to lose a lot of sales. You can check the leaderboard. 4,000 people bought it the first day, bet it won't even double that number the next week. That is a disaster.

[paz9x]

its not right. not sure what it is but it doesnt feel right.
i wouldnt pay 800 for it let alone 1200

[moonknight25]

I bought it and I love it! Whats great about it is that everyone can play it due to infinite mode. Hardcore shooter fans will love the classic mode however!

[ITDEFX]

caved in and bought it :| Good game though.

[Decker]

I bought it and I love it! Whats great about it is that everyone can play it due to infinite mode. Hardcore shooter fans will love the classic mode however!

Is that great? I mean, yeah you can finish the game, but is there any sense of accomplishment or challenge to a game that can be completed while wearing blindfolds and earplugs?

[moonknight25]

Its weird because my friends compete to see to can beat it with the fewest lives lost. I think it makes the game more accessible for non shooter fans. Of course being the huge r-type/gradius fan i am...i'm all over classic mode ;P

[dragonjud]

After playing it on the psp again, I'm glad I didn't spend the 1200 points. It's simply too much to ask for this. Yeah, I know they enhanced the graphics, but it's the same game.

[NTolerance]

Damn, you gotta be good to take what is already a very small niche genre and alienate the few remaining shmup fans. Hell, I have the first stage of R-Type as my desktop background but I'm not paying $15 for this.