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R-Type DX (GB)

Newest Review: ... with the same task continually being required of the player, though the developers of the title added a wide array of various ... more

... power-ups and other functions to offer a readily expandable play. The graphics of this title are superb and make full use of the Gameboy Color's available technology. The detailing is sharp and shows considerable effort in the "colour enhanced" versions with use of a wide palette of colours. I found the audio to be somewhat standard as far as Gameboy titles are with some pleasant tunes to suit a quicker paced action game well. While the game may not be particularly difficult, R-Type DX offers a solid g...more

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R-Type DX (GB) (348 words)
by - written on 13/04/09 (Very useful, 23 readings)
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"R-Type DX" is a video game released for the Gameboy Color console in 1999 by Nintendo. It is a part of a long standing series of the same name. In the United States, the ESRB panel rated the game "E" which deemed it suitable for all ages. The title is released as an action title; more specifically the "shoot em up" type. There is little by the way of an introduction stor.y and wider reading revealed that the player is sent into outer space to combat a pending alien invasion; not particularly remarkable but does create an enjoyable setting. The player has the option to select five modes of play in this title which feature ports of ... Read the complete review

A Different Type Of Bullet Hell (371 words)
by - written on 30/10/07 (Very useful, 69 readings)
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Making up this cartridge are the original Game Boy R-Type and R-Type II games, their new colour versions, and R-Type DX - the two enhanced games played back-to-back. The R-Type games do not place much emphasis on it's story - only the original version of R-Type II here sets itself in some sort of context. Still, those with a Game Boy Color (or equivalent) would be forgiven for overlooking the originals, especially when they appear to exhibit similar faults with their enhanced versions (which I picked to play). Graphically, R-Type DX showcases some neat effects - notably the laser reflecting off the walls - as well as some nice animation. However, ... Read the complete review

R-Type DX (GB): Blast him!!!! (175 words)
by - written on 19/06/00 (Useful, 29 readings)
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R-Type is a brilliant slice of retro shoot em up action. There are essentially 5 games on the pak, R-Type and R-Type 2 in the original black and white, the same games specially coloured, and R-Type DX which combines the 2 games into a seamless alien blast fest. You have to fight against an armada of vicious aliens from the Bydo empire, piloting just one little ship. But - you get some wicked power ups to help you on your way. R-Type is a side-scrolling shooter, with waves of aliens coming at you, and you need quick reflexes and a quicker thumb to survive! The action is fast, the game is wonderfully challenging, and the graphics are clear and ... Read the complete review