Comparison

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD vs R.TYPE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD

Experience intense bullet hell action in this sequel to a legendary arcade shooter. Navigate through challenging stages with unique smartphone controls, master powerful weapons, and uncover hidden secrets. Compete globally with Game Center integration.

Highlights
  • Bullet hell shooting gameplay
  • Smartphone-optimized controls
  • Two game modes (Smartphone & Arcade)
  • Practice mode for learning
  • Hidden secrets and unlockable content
  • Game Center integration for rankings and achievements
Features
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Now updated for iOS 11 or later! Enjoy the bullet hell with your new iOS! ≪ Game Overview ≫ Sequel to legendary Danmaku shooting game "DoDonPachi Blissful Death(DAI-OU-JOU)"! The Legendary shooter, "DoDonPachi Resurrection" now for iPhone in HD! Get whipped by the SM Scoring System, built specifically for Smartphone Mode! Use the Supreme Weapon of Annihilation "Hyper Cannon" to smash your way through the world of “Resurrection”! ● The unique sliding maneuvering just with Smartphone. Controls adapted to the iPhone feature slide controls for comfortable play! Dash and weave through Bullet Heaven! ● TWO GAME MODES Two fully-featured game modes: Smartphone Mode, an exclusive adaptation tailored to the iPhone/iPad portable format, and Arcade Mode, a port of the arcade shooter classic. ●PRACTICE MODE AVAILABLE And those who are just starting out. Practice Modes are also included for learning the stages! ● SECRETS TO FIND! Pause the game and shake your phone up for a mysterious? hidden BGM track! "Hidden Ship in Smartphone Mode" The True Last Boss of Dodonpachi Resurrection, Hibachi can be selected in Smartphone Mode! ●COMPATIBLE WITH GAME CENTER Internet Rankings and Achievements included for all characters! *Compete with your friends on Game Center! Complete with players from around the world! Go for a full achievement list! ### Important ###: Please read the following before downloading this application. ●Compatibility: iPhone5S or later, iPod touch 6thGen. or later and iPad Air or later. ●Compatible OS: iOS 11 or later. ●This application will use mass volume of memory. Please note the application may not function properly or shutdown without any notice when used with limited memory space. ●Turning ON the accessibility option setting may cause malfunctions in certain features.

About

R.TYPE

Experience a classic arcade shooter reborn for modern devices. Battle the evil Bydo Empire across eight challenging levels, utilizing a variety of weapons and power-ups. This faithful adaptation offers both original difficulty and enhanced touch controls for an authentic retro gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Classic arcade shoot 'em up gameplay
  • Eight challenging levels
  • Multiple weapon upgrades and power-ups
  • Two difficulty settings
  • Touch and virtual D-pad controls
  • Unlockable achievements and leaderboards
Features
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R-TYPE, THE CLASSIC ARCADE SHOOTER, RETURNS AS A UNIVERSAL APP! Revisit the 80's (mesh half-shirts and Keds optional) with this classic, old-school shoot 'em up! One of the decade’s most popular arcade games will awaken fond memories of jangling quarters, Jolt Cola and week-old popcorn. Fire up your iPhone or iPad and get ready to go back... to R-Type! FEEL THE BLAST! Blast off and attack the evil Bydo Empire. Use everything in your arsenal to take them down – don’t be shy! It's retro, it's fun and it's a “10” on the difficulty scale. Finish this masterpiece and carve your name amongst the greats! INCLUDES THE ORIGINAL FEATURES… Remember how damnably difficult R-Type was? Well it still is, because we stayed true to the original, just the way you remember it! Choose between two difficulty settings, utilize two different control options and soar through eight jam-packed levels, each with its own unique boss. Upgrade to new weapons, power-ups, and attachments as you battle wave after wave of enemies. ... AND SOME NEW FEATURES TOO! - Universal version - Enhanced Touch mode - Eight levels and two different control options: touch and virtual D-pad - Two difficulty settings - Available in 10 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Portuguese - Full Retina Display support - Game Center: unlockable achievements + online leaderboards

Screenshots

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD4 screens
R.TYPE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DoDonPachi Resurrection HD at 4.6 against R.TYPE's 3.4. DoDonPachi Resurrection HD also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months) and review sentiment (78% vs 62%). R.TYPE's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD costs $5.99 and R.TYPE $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 120 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of DoDonPachi Resurrection HD's written reviews are positive against 62% of R.TYPE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD ships an update every 2 months, R.TYPE every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DoDonPachi Resurrection HD versus R.TYPE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoDonPachi Resurrection HDR.TYPE
Price$5.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.6 (120 ratings) — better3.4 (62 ratings)
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews — better61.9% of reviews
Number of ratings120 — better62
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size921 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCAVE CO.,LTD.DotEmu

Customer experience

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD

All ratings120 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative16.1%

R.TYPE

All ratings62 ratings
Positive56.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative37.1%
Written reviews473 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral7.6%
Negative30.4%

Bugs and requests

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

R.TYPE

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ship randomly jumps to the right side
  • Buttons overlap and obscure gameplay
  • Crashes and freezes on iOS 13+
  • Compatibility issues on iPhone 12 and newer

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for Bluetooth controllers
  • Option to resize/reposition controls
  • Difficulty settings/modes
  • Improved sound quality

In-app purchases

None

DoDonPachi Resurrection HD

No in-app purchases

None

R.TYPE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DoDonPachi Resurrection HD free?
DoDonPachi Resurrection HD costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is R.TYPE free?
R.TYPE costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DoDonPachi Resurrection HD or R.TYPE?
DoDonPachi Resurrection HD is rated higher. DoDonPachi Resurrection HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while R.TYPE averages 3.4 from 62 ratings.
Do DoDonPachi Resurrection HD or R.TYPE have ads?
Neither DoDonPachi Resurrection HD nor R.TYPE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DoDonPachi Resurrection HD or R.TYPE?
DoDonPachi Resurrection HD ships an update every 2 months, and R.TYPE every 25 months. Most recently, DoDonPachi Resurrection HD was updated on October 14, 2026 and R.TYPE on October 17, 2026.

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