description Truxton Overview
Truxton is a 1988 arcade shooter where player controls Tatsuo piloting the Super Fighter ship against the invading Gidan race, commanded by Dogurava, on the planet Borogo. The game depicts a conflict between human forces and an extraterrestrial threat in a futuristic setting. It was developed by Toaplan and released by Taito with Midway handling distribution in North America.
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info Truxton Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1988 |
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What do the colored weapons do in Truxton?
Power-ups switch the Super Fighter among a forward-firing shot, a spreading weapon, and the distinctive blue Thunder Laser. Collecting repeated icons strengthens the selected weapon, while skull-shaped bombs clear bullets and damage enemies.
Was Truxton originally a Sega Genesis game?
No, Toaplan developed Truxton for arcades in 1988 under the Japanese name Tatsujin. It was later ported to the Sega Genesis and PC Engine, bringing its five-stage vertical shooter structure home.
Who are Tatsuo and Dogurava in Truxton?
Tatsuo pilots the Super Fighter against the Gidan invasion of planet Borogo. Dogurava commands the alien force and returns as the central threat in the series.
Did Truxton receive a real sequel?
Yes. Toaplan released Truxton II, also called Tatsujin Oh, in arcades in 1992, and the later Truxton Extreme revival was announced for PC and PlayStation 5.
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