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 mode

• Fixed 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 detaching

• Fixed an issue where the play screen could go off-screen in Crazy 3D mode

• Digital Artbooks added into the game

Stage 3:

• Fixed enemy positions in horizontal section

• Added stage background fade in / fade out in 3D mode

Stage 5:

• Multiple changes to bosses' behaviour in advanced mode (and normal mode)

  • Boss "Rios" now has a different middle shot pattern (normal mode boss pattern has also been adjusted)

  • Boss "Rios" adjusted shot speeds

  • Boss "Rios" alternating and uneven missile and arrowhead shot pattern

  • Boss "Gomander" outslay shots are now faster (shot speed was also raised in normal mode)

  • Boss "Gomander" damage reception handling reworked

  • Boss "Ring" ringspeed adjusted for advanced mode

  • Boss "Ring" shot frequency raised in advanced mode

  • Boss "Ring" horizontal movement speed adjusted

  • Boss "Phantom Cell" advanced mode shot frequency increases per shot fired up to max limit

  • Boss "Phantom Cell" now chases faster in advanced mode

Stage 6:

• Boss "Mother Bydo" phase 1 sphere shots are now blocking most player shots and lasers, with the exception of round force yellow and cyclone force red lasers.

• Boss "Mother Bydo" now resets the crab spawn phases correctly after the head regrows

• Boss "Mother Bydo" phase 2 (rotating arms) duration handling changed.

  • Before, it was a fixed duration; now the duration depends on the player hitting the arms fly straight to the player.

  • The hit indicator (flash) has been added when the arms get hit.

• Blue Crabs from Mother Bydo's mouth movement behaviour has been adjusted. The straight movement distance is now randomized before they change direction.

• Blue crabs' hitbox has been adjusted very slightly to avoid them crashing into the background in one special location of the stage.

On the Artbooks:

If you read the changelog diligently or read the prior news on this topic on this channel, you might have already stumbled over this point:

We removed the game's digital artbooks (on September 30th) from sale and added their content to the game for free as a small thank you for your patience and for enjoying R-Type Dimensions III.

You've already bought one of the two digital artbooks on Steam?

We want to show our appreciation and are preparing a reward for you. Stay tuned for another announcement on how to claim it.

Once again, we want to thank the entire R-Type community for their passion. When we launched the game in May, we didn't deliver to the standards we - and more importantly, you - had set, but we hope R-Type Dimensions III can now finally serve as what it was meant to be: the easiest and best way for new and returning R-Type players to experience legendary R-Type III today.

- Your ININ Team <3

PS: If you've been waiting to buy R-Type Dimensions III, now, with the Steam Autumn Sale (starting in 4 hours) and our discounted "Twin Force" bundle, is the perfect time.