Truxton
- February 14, 2023
- Bitwave Games
Get on SteamTruxton, also known as Tatsujin, is a sci-fi shooter game that offers both single-player and multi-player modes, with up to 2 players in a cooperative setting. The game features intense action against the ruthless Gidans, with several weapon styles including the Truxton Beam, Power Shot, and Thunder Laser. Online leaderboards, arcade-accurate emulation, and a beginner mode are some of the modern luxuries added to this classic shooter.
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Reviews
- Excellent port of a classic arcade shooter with smooth controls and a variety of quality of life features.
- The game offers a challenging experience that rewards practice and skill, making it engaging for fans of the genre.
- Responsive controls and customizable options, including save states and rewind features, enhance the gameplay experience.
- The game can be frustratingly difficult, especially with the loss of upgrades upon death, leading to a potential death loop.
- Sound emulation issues persist, with some sound effects and music not being accurately represented.
- The visual presentation may feel dated, and some players may find the sheer amount of on-screen bullets overwhelming.
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it poorly represented and lacking compared to previous versions, while others praise its hypnotic quality that enhances gameplay. Despite some criticisms, many appreciate the overall sound design and the engaging audio-visual features that complement the music.
“The sound is amazing, and the music really gets into your head.”
“Great music, tough as nails.”
“Yes, it may sound terrible - the worst of any version I've played to date, in fact - with a pronounced squeal in many of its sound effects and missing sections of poorly represented music, and that's definitely no bueno.”
“The music doesn't hit the same for me as the Mega Drive does, but I also enjoy actually standing a chance at playing through this game.”
“The music and the gameplay combine to place you in a hypnotic state once you build enough skill at it.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally viewed as competent but not exceptional, with some reviewers noting a cheesy appearance typical of its 1988 release. While they effectively create an alien sci-fi atmosphere, opinions vary on their overall quality, with some praising the smooth scrolling and lack of shimmering.
“The graphics are good (not amazing) and really create an alien sci-fi world on their own.”
“Graphics are fantastic with smooth scrolling and no shimmering.”
“At first glance, it appears really hokey and cheesy, even by the standards of its 1988 release date. The graphics and sound are nice but not exceptional, and it's competently put together.”
“I can't see much difference beyond the graphics and sound.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a whimsical narrative of a game review show that has been banished from Earth and space, now broadcasting from an intergalactic office in Pittsburgh. The show's mission is to review various games, including classics like Truxton on the Sega Genesis, adding a humorous and adventurous twist to the gaming review format.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as hypnotic and skill-based, with a combination of music enhancing the experience. While it may feel harsh by modern standards, the iconic design contributes to its lasting appeal.
“The music and the gameplay combine to place you in a hypnotic state once you build enough skill at it.”
“By modern standards, the gameplay is kind of harsh, but the design is absolutely iconic.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the stability of the game is somewhat lacking, with noticeable bugs present right from the opening sequence.
“This feature is a bit buggy, as can be seen immediately in the opening sequence.”
