Truxton 2

About

Truxton 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.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

Great visuals and pixel art, with catchy music that has improved significantly after patches.
Offers a variety of gameplay options including key rebinding, difficulty settings, and assist features, making it accessible for both new and experienced players.
Challenging gameplay with well-designed bullet patterns that require precise dodging, providing a rewarding experience for shmup enthusiasts.

The game features artificial difficulty, with punishing mechanics such as losing all upgrades upon death and long stages that can feel tedious.
Sound emulation issues persist, with complaints about harsh audio and unbalanced volume, although improvements have been noted after updates.
Some players find the game unfairly difficult, with enemies attacking from behind and a lack of visibility for enemy bullets amidst the chaotic visuals.

music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for being catchy and reminiscent of arcade classics, though some players find it repetitive and occasionally harsh in volume balance. A recent patch has improved the audio quality significantly, addressing previous concerns and enhancing the overall experience. While the music is enjoyable, there are still suggestions for further improvement in sound design.
- “The music is far closer to the arcade now, fixing the main area this port needed work on.”
- “Great music and pixel art.”
- “Great visuals for the time, catchy music, solid controls and a tough challenge.”
- “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.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their quality, especially considering the time of release, effectively capturing the arcade aesthetic. Players appreciate the visuals alongside solid gameplay mechanics, although some note that the audio does not match the same standard.
- “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.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is reminiscent of classic arcade experiences, complemented by similar visuals; however, the audio quality has received negative feedback.
- “The gameplay was like the arcade, as were the visuals, but the audio was not good.”