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TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Shoot 'em Up
Truxton
Deep cut
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 (originally 1988) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Sting Entertainment |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Truxton |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1992, Truxton is a shoot 'em up developed by Sting Entertainment and published by Taito. This TurboGrafx-16 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1988.
It landed about 3 years into the TurboGrafx-16's life. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1992 include Detana!! TwinBee, Bomberman '93 and New Adventure Island. Among the 37 TurboGrafx-16 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
It is part of the Truxton series. Sting Entertainment also made Psycho Chaser for the TurboGrafx-16.
Truxton is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Truxton is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Truxton cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 1f0054:09 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Credits | 1f0050:09 |
| Infinite Bombs (Activate in Game, NOT title screen) | 1f0056:09 |
Truxton walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Truxton.
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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today
The TurboGrafx library is a shmup fan's dream and full of games most Western players never tried. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini and Nintendo Switch Online have brought many of them back.
Truxton FAQ
When did Truxton come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
Truxton was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1992; the original game dates back to 1988.
Who made Truxton?
It was developed by Sting Entertainment and published by Taito.
Is Truxton multiplayer?
No. Truxton is a single-player game.
How long does Truxton take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Truxton typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Truxton on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.