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Classic Shmup 'Truxton' Returns After Nearly 35 Years On Switch 2
The classic shmup series Truxton is returning after a 34-year hiatus with Truxton Extreme, developed by Tatsujin and published by Clear River Games. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch on July 30, 2026, featuring fully 3D visuals while retaining its classic top-down design. Composer Masahiro Yuge returns to score the game, which includes Story, Arcade, and co-op Team Modes.
Shmup 'Truxton Extreme' Release Date Set for July 30 With New Modes and 3D Visuals
Truxton Extreme, a new entry in the shoot 'em up series, is set to launch on July 30, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features series creator Masahiro Yuge, updated 3D visuals, 18 stages, and introduces a narrative element for the first time. Multiple modes are included, such as Story Mode, Arcade Mode, Heart Starter Mode, Team Mode, and Arena Mode, with a Pipiruville side mode.
Truxton Extreme announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, first new entry in almost 40 years
Clear River Games and Tatsujin have announced Truxton Extreme for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, set for release on July 30, 2026. This marks the first new entry in the Truxton series in 38 years, with original mastermind Masahiro Yuge returning for its modern evolution.
Truxton Extreme launches July 30 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
The shoot 'em up game Truxton Extreme is set to launch on July 30 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The article confirms the release date and platforms for the revival of the classic shooter.
Telenet Shooting Collection I + II physical bundle announced
Play-Asia has announced a physical bundle for Nintendo Switch titled Telenet Shooting Collection I + II, which includes both Telenet Shooting Collection and Telenet Shooting Collection II with English language support. The collection features eight classic shoot 'em up titles originally developed by Telenet Japan and is scheduled for release in Q2 2026. Both standard and limited editions will be available for pre-order starting April 2.
RAIDEN FIGHTERS REMIX COLLECTION Review 🛩️
Raiden Fighters Remix Collection offers a trilogy of excellent shoot 'em up games with engaging gameplay and score mechanics, but suffers from poor emulation quality, including input lag and incorrect scaling. While the remixed music is a highlight, the lack of features like replay saving and museum content, combined with performance issues, makes this package disappointing despite the quality of the core games.
Review: Marvel Maximum Collection (Switch) - A Decent Nostalgia Cake With A Konami Cherry On Top
The Marvel Maximum Collection on Nintendo Switch offers a compilation of retro Marvel titles, with Konami's X-Men: The Arcade Game being the standout inclusion due to its multiplayer and faithful port. While other games like Silver Surfer and Captain America and The Avengers have their merits, the collection's overall quality ranges from good fun to frustrating, driven primarily by nostalgia rather than an assembly of gaming's finest.
Saros: The Big Preview - IGN
Saros is a new game that may appeal to fans of Returnal, though the author expresses a preference for Housemarque's earlier shoot 'em up titles like Stardust, Resogun, and Nex Machina. The preview suggests that players who enjoy the style of Returnal will likely find Saros engaging.
Sumptuous Retro Shmup 'ZPF' Launches On Switch In Just A Few Weeks
The retro shoot 'em up ZPF, originally released for the Sega Mega Drive, is launching on the Nintendo Switch eShop on April 16, 2026. Publisher Mega Cat Studios confirmed the release date for the title developed by ZPF Team. The game features six levels, multiple characters, and a chiptune soundtrack.
Side-scrolling shoot ’em up ZPF launches April 16 for Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
The side-scrolling shoot 'em up game ZPF has launched on April 16 for Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game was originally released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive.
Cotton Rock With You launches August 6 in Japan
The shoot 'em up game Cotton Rock With You is set to launch on August 6 in Japan for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Further details regarding the game's release on other platforms are expected.
Terra Cresta is this week’s Console Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2
Hamster announced that Terra Cresta, originally released by Nichibutsu in 1986, will be available on Nintendo Switch tomorrow, March 26. The shoot 'em up title tasks players with reclaiming Earth from the alien Mandora.
Chrome Horizon - This nod to R-Type as a prototype C64 game looks pretty decent
The Commodore 64 has a new shoot 'em up prototype called Chrome Horizon, developed by retroteamgames. This title showcases advanced features like 16+ simultaneous hardware sprites and smooth parallax scrolling, aiming to prove the potential of modern C development on classic 8-bit hardware.
“The Bocchi the Rock! Voice Cast Heads to a Bullet Hell Shooter”
CFK and DeerFarm have revealed the voice cast for their upcoming bullet hell shooter, Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, featuring three cast members from the anime Bocchi the Rock!. The Steam page for the game is now live, with a release planned for the first half of 2026 on PC, followed by Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.
New details and screenshots released for Shikhondo: Blue Pieta
CFK and DeerFarm have released new details and gameplay screenshots for the side-scrolling shoot 'em up Shikhondo: Blue Pieta. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. New information includes details on the story, characters, and game modes like Arcade, Boss Rush, and Custom.
Side-Scrolling Shmup 'Shikhondo: Blue Pieta' Reveals Voice Cast Featuring Bocchi the Rock! Actors; Steam
DeerFarm and CFK have revealed the voice cast for Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, a side-scrolling bullet hell shoot 'em up set for release in the first half of 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The cast includes Yoshino Aoyama, Ikumi Hasegawa, and Sayumi Suzushiro, with full voice acting planned for the entire game. This entry shifts the series from a vertical to a side-scrolling format.
Review - Haunted Lands (PC) | WayTooManyGames
Haunted Lands is a platformer that leans into a difficult game design philosophy reminiscent of older titles. While it can be fun for a while, its artificial challenges may quickly lead to boredom depending on player patience. The reviewer suggests it could have benefited from a stronger focus on its shoot 'em up elements.
Airborne Justice review - ChristCenteredGamer
Airborne Justice offers straightforward combat and enjoyable ancillary modes, including a standout remix mode. However, the game suffers from generic stages, sloppy enemy patterns, and undemanding boss battles, leading to a campaign that feels rushed and brief.
Savant: Ascent Remix secures Nintendo Switch physical release
Savant: Ascent Remix will receive a physical release for the Nintendo Switch, produced by Super Rare Games in a limited run of 4,000 copies. The game, which originally launched digitally in December 2024, is a bullet-hell shoot 'em up featuring unique magic and acrobatic combat mechanics across multiple game modes.
Dark Scrolls Announced for Switch and PC as Roguelite Shoot ’Em Up
Devolver Digital and doinksoft have announced Dark Scrolls, a side-scrolling action game featuring shoot 'em up gameplay and roguelite progression, for Nintendo Switch and PC in 2026. The game will support solo and co-op play with procedurally generated runs, unlockable heroes, and emphasis on exploration.