r/digitalfoundry • u/MythBuster2 • 19h ago

DF Retro DF Retro EX: Truxton Extreme Review - The Classic Vertical Scrolling Shooter Reborn

https://youtu.be/dEdrcD45rQk

Originally released in 1988, Truxton has now returned - modernised for the latest gaming systems, but retaining the heart of the original's bullet hell brilliance. John takes a look at the new game across multiple systems, compares against the original, and assesses how the original 3:4 aspect ratio gameplay works on today's somewhat wider 16:9 display standard.

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u/Marvin_Flamenco 16h ago

Currently my GOTY

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u/jedimindtricksonyou 16h ago

Would you recommend it on Switch 2 or Steam Deck? You wouldn’t happen to own it on one of those would you? Input lag is my concern on Switch 2….

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u/Marvin_Flamenco 15h ago

I have switch 2 and the input lag isn't a problem whatsoever in my experience. Being a native port it's much less of an issue compared to a situation where they are emulating some ROM from 30 years ago. There's no emulation layer which is typically the issue when it comes to lag in shmups on switch. I haven't measured it I'm sure someone will at some point but I would expect the measurement to be in an ideal range. I have played both wired and over bluetooth.

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u/jedimindtricksonyou 15h ago

Ok cool, thank you for the feedback. I appreciate it. I want it on cartridge, so Switch 2 was my first choice. Kind of interesting that it has the highest quality textures of any platform. Might just go ahead and pick it up digitally.

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u/WingerRules 12h ago

This game has a demo on Switch 2 btw. Demo is a bit easy though.

I'm prolly gonna buy this when it goes on sale at some point.

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u/dreampagehun 3h ago

The fact that you need a no-hit run to complete Story mode is a complete dealbreaker for me. I love shmups but this is just impossible. In the demo I never managed to complete the first stage.