Truxton 2 (2024)

Developer: Bitwave Games, Toaplan
Publisher: Clear River Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 51 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a frantic, punishing arcade shooter where relentless bullet patterns and tough bosses demand split-second reflexes and precision.

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What players say

Players describe Truxton 2 as a tough shmup with beautiful pixel art, but opinions split on difficulty: some call it a fair challenge with accessibility options, others say it leans on artificial difficulty. Audio was criticized at launch but an April 2024 patch improved it.

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