Truxton 2
- April 8, 2024
- Bitwave Games
Get on SteamTruxton 2 is the intense sequel to the classic shoot 'em up game, known for its high difficulty and thrilling action. The game offers a modern twist with features like rewind and quick save, but remains unforgiving and challenging, even by today's standards. The story follows another grand battle fought in a remote area of the universe, with stunning visuals that hold up even today. Casual players can take advantage of the added easy mode for a chance to advance through the game.
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Reviews
- The game features excellent presentation with great music and pixel art, alongside challenging bullet patterns that require precise dodging.
- It offers a variety of assist options, including state saves and a rewind feature, making it accessible for both new and experienced players.
- The port is well-executed, with improvements made to sound emulation and solid controls, making it a fun experience on platforms like Steam Deck.
- The game suffers from artificial difficulty, with players losing all power-ups upon death and facing long stages that can feel tedious.
- Enemy bullets can be difficult to see against the chaotic backgrounds, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
- The audio quality was initially poor, and while improvements have been made, it still doesn't meet the expectations set by the game's visuals and gameplay.
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally regarded as catchy and enjoyable, with some users noting improvements in audio balance following a recent patch. However, there are mentions of repetitiveness and harshness in the sound design, indicating that while the music enhances the experience, it still has room for improvement. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's arcade feel and complements its solid visuals and challenging gameplay.
“The music is far closer to the arcade now, fixing the main area this port needed work on.”
“Great visuals for the time, catchy music, solid controls and a tough challenge.”
“Great music and pixel art.”
“The music felt harsh and unbalanced volume-wise, but the patch as of April 18, 2024, has made the audio much better.”
“Sound and music could be better.”
“It's a fun shooter with great, though sometimes repetitive, music, and challenging levels.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their arcade-style appeal and are considered great for the time, complementing the gameplay effectively. However, the audio received mixed reviews, with some users finding it lacking. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's nostalgic experience.
“Great visuals for the time, catchy music, solid controls, and a tough challenge.”
“The gameplay was like the arcade, as were the visuals, but the audio was not good.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic arcade experiences, complemented by similar visuals; however, the audio quality detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“The gameplay was like the arcade, as were the visuals, but the audio was not good.”
