Truxton Extreme Demo Launches After Decades, Now Playable via Steam Next Fest
Truxton Extreme returns after 30+ years with a playable demo in Steam Next Fest. Experience intense bullet-hell action and modern visuals today!
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It has been a very long time since the Truxton game was last seen. Truxton Extreme is the new title in the franchise after more than 30 years, coming now with a big return. Tatsujin, who is the team behind this game (one of them is Masahiro Yuge from Toaplan), announced this one for PS5 in 2023. But later, not many updates came. Many fans thought it was maybe canceled. Now, finally, at Future Games Show, they revealed the demo and said the game will arrive on both PS5 and PC in 2025.
Truxton Extreme Demo Out During Steam Fest
Starting from June 9, you can now try out the demo of Truxton Extreme during Steam Next Fest. It will stay available until June 16 or 17, depending on where you live. This demo gives a good idea of how the full game might feel. Inside the demo, there are:
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Tutorial for showing game controls
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Story Mode with a bit of manga scenes and a new hero Ash
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Arcade Mode which is fast and more intense
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Heart Starter Mode (a little easier with revival after death)
Some people said it feels very old-school and nostalgic, while others praised the bullet speed in Arcade, saying it was just like before but sharper looking.
Gameplay Stuff and Modes Explained
Truxton Extreme still keeps the old school shooter roots, but also does some new stuff.
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Gameplay is vertical shooting, full of bullets and chaos
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Weapons like Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Power Shot and Homing Shot are back
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Bombs still exist too. very useful when surrounded
The 3 game modes include:
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Story Mode: It has 18 chapters with manga cutscenes by Junya Inoue
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Arcade Mode: Focuses on reflexes and score, no real story
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Heart Starter Mode: It’s ean asy way for those who are not good at this type of game
Look and Music Both Upgraded
Visually, the game has new 3D models, but don’t lose the classic feelings. Backgrounds, ships, bosses—everything has much more detailed textures than before. Music is composed by Masahiro Yuge, the same guy from original, and now he mixes old themes with new style which is also kind of catchy and exciting.
When is It Coming and Where
Right now, no final date for full game release, but it said it will be in 2025 for PC and PS5. Tatsujin even held a long livestream on June 8 to play the demo and talk about it.
You can wishlist the game on Steam and also join discussions in community forums.
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So, Truxton Extreme might have been gone, but now it’s back and looks pretty solid in the demo. While some things can be better polished, the core gameplay feels very alive. If you liked the old shoot 'em ups or want to try something challenging, don’t miss this demo during Steam Fest. The full version is not far too much now.
