Get ready to blast off to space and take on the ruthless Gidans with Truxton, now available on Steam with modern luxuries! The arcade-accurate emulation and online leaderboards will have you competing with other gamers worldwide, while the quick save feature ensures you never lose progress. And if you’re new to the game, the brand-new beginner mode is perfect for getting your feet wet.
But don’t let the beginner mode fool you, Truxton is still the all-thrills arcade blast it’s always been. With massive stages and a variety of weapons to choose from, including the mighty Truxton Beam, Power Shot, and Thunder Laser, you’ll be disintegrating any speeding onslaught in no time. Plus, with the option to upgrade your weapons and a soundtrack that will get you pumped, you’ll be feeling like a true space warrior.
The quality of life improvements on Steam are out of this world, with minimal input lag, instrument panels for extra gameplay information, and the ability to rewind the game up to 18 minutes. And don’t forget the assist features and very easy mode, perfect for those just starting out. With pixel-perfect or full-screen scaling and the ability to rotate the gameplay in 90-degree increments, Truxton has never looked better.
Truxton’s original soundtrack, composed by Masahiro Yuge, perfectly complements the game’s fast-paced action and sci-fi theme. With its energetic, upbeat tracks and futuristic sounds, the music enhances the game’s immersive experience and gets you in the zone for blasting alien hordes. And with the game’s re-release on Steam, the soundtrack has been given a new lease on life, allowing players to once again enjoy the classic tunes while they take on the Gidans. Whether you’re a fan of retro gaming or just love a good sci-fi soundtrack, Truxton’s music is sure to get your heart racing and your fingers tapping.
And let’s not forget about the customizable practice mode, where you can hone your skills to perfection. With all these new features and improvements, Truxton is still the stellar showing of Toaplan’s signature blend of action, speed, and excitement that’s kept gamers on their toes for decades.