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R-Type DX: Music Encore launched for Windows PC and consoles

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R-Type DX: Music Encore launched for Windows PC and consoles
City Connection has published R-Type DX: Music Encore for Windows PC and consoles. The Original Soundtrack is available through Steam, featuring classic R-Type themes by Masato Ishizaki, Masahiko Ishida, and David Whittaker.

The port of the Game Boy Color compilation includes horizontal scrolling shoot-em-ups R-Type I and R-Type II, playable in either old school monochrome or color mode, alongside the “Ultimate Challenge” — daring the player to complete both missions back-to-back.

The “Ultimate Challenge” mode includes full soundtrack implementation, introducing brand-new stage-specific music by WASi303, making full use of actual handheld hardware sound chips. Quality-of-life features have been intended to make the gameplay accessible to players new to the game series, supporting rewind function, quick save, full power-ups on start, and a toggle for rapid-fire shots.

R-Type DX: Music Encore is currently available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC through Steam. A crossfade music trailer is streaming on the publisher's YouTube channel.


From the Steam product page:
“R-TYPE DX” is a title that ported the arcade hits “R-TYPE” and “R-TYPE II” to handheld hardware. With the inclusion of “Ultimate Challenge,” which lets you battle through both games back-to-back, it offered a unique way to experience the series.

In this revival, “R-TYPE DX: Music Encore,” brand-new “what-if” sounds that didn’t exist at the time have been added. On top of that, modern support features have been implemented, allowing players to enjoy a deeper and more refined experience than ever before.
Steam - R-Type DX Music Encore