TxK

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 78 Ratings

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  • Summary: Glowing vectors, explosive particle effects and a pulse-pounding soundtrack are core elements of many modern arcade shooters - a style that Llamasoft defined with its seminal 90s tube shooter. TxK is the spiritual successor to that genre-defining work and brings you 100 levels ofGlowing vectors, explosive particle effects and a pulse-pounding soundtrack are core elements of many modern arcade shooters - a style that Llamasoft defined with its seminal 90s tube shooter. TxK is the spiritual successor to that genre-defining work and brings you 100 levels of score-chasing gameplay married to an outstanding soundtrack that will have your head nodding as you blast your way onto the scoreboards. … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Feb 21, 2014
    98
    TxK is essential to every PS Vita library.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 19, 2014
    90
    The pounding beats and explosions of colour that used to punch you square in the brain fade into the background as time slows and TxK arrests every second of your attention the way few games ever can.
  3. PlayStation Universe
    Feb 24, 2014
    90
    There might be some sensory overload at the start, but once you settle in, everything comes naturally. It is the ideal old-school arcade shmup that should appeal to nostalgic and contemporary gamers alike.
  4. Meristation
    Feb 17, 2014
    88
    One of the most polished experiences of the great trajectory of Jeff Minter, a new high for the Tempest-like games that it´s enjoyable for veterans and new players.
  5. 4Players.de
    Feb 17, 2014
    83
    What a rush! The assault on your retinas has to be seen to be believed. If you liked Tempest, you certainly don’t want to miss this.
  6. LaPS4
    Mar 3, 2014
    80
    Playstation Vita gets a new arcade game which adjusts perfectly with short gaming sessions with the handheld. At a competitive price, it will give us many hours of fun and will bring back a small piece of the past that quenches our nostalgia.
  7. Digitally Downloaded
    Mar 5, 2014
    50
    I found this to be a visually interesting, dynamic game, but not an especially engaging one.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. MarcG
    Feb 12, 2014
    10
    Arcade gaming at it's very best, the game simply explodes off the stunning Vita screen. Turn up the music to 200%, put on headphones and getArcade gaming at it's very best, the game simply explodes off the stunning Vita screen. Turn up the music to 200%, put on headphones and get lost in the experience. It's really hard to put into words how good this game is. At last my Vita is being used. In fact I'd buy a Vita just to play this.… Expand
  2. Whitespider1066
    Feb 15, 2014
    10
    Poetry in video game form. Great visuals, great sound track, sublime game play. Minter at his best. This does not disappoint. And the price isPoetry in video game form. Great visuals, great sound track, sublime game play. Minter at his best. This does not disappoint. And the price is amazing making it fantastic value.… Expand
  4. YYDeckard
    Feb 13, 2014
    10
    Amazing system selling game especially on the OLED screen. A great synergy of music, fx , graphics and gameplay. Cant fault it on any levelAmazing system selling game especially on the OLED screen. A great synergy of music, fx , graphics and gameplay. Cant fault it on any level and tough as old boots later but never unfair. More please LLamasoft… Expand
  5. Teegleberry
    Apr 14, 2014
    9
    Wow! This game just makes me want to cry with joy! This is the most ridiculously charming little game. The vector graphics are beautiful, theWow! This game just makes me want to cry with joy! This is the most ridiculously charming little game. The vector graphics are beautiful, the soundtrack absolutely pumping and the gameplay incredibly fun and addictive. Every time I play it I find myself smiling and bobbing my head to the music. If you have a vita, get it now, it's an absolute bargain! When I realised this game was made by Llamasoft I was reminded of one of my favourite ever retro games 'Llamatron' which I used to play on my religiously on my uncle's Atari ST, this game is just as fun and crazy, can't recommend it more highly considering how cheap it is...… Expand
  6. rodrego
    Feb 13, 2014
    9
    Another brilliant Vita Indie game! Following on from OlliOlli released a few weeks ago. The game is great and the music goes perfectly.Another brilliant Vita Indie game! Following on from OlliOlli released a few weeks ago. The game is great and the music goes perfectly.

    Well worth a buy if you into arcade classics and want to kill some time and believe me it fly’s when you play this game!    … Expand
  7. KNX2501
    Apr 5, 2021
    7
    Un shooter interesante por su apariencia retro y mecánicas simples. Es bastante entretenido sin ser nada excepcional, lo importante es ver queUn shooter interesante por su apariencia retro y mecánicas simples. Es bastante entretenido sin ser nada excepcional, lo importante es ver que tan lejos llegas y máximo puntaje alcanzado.… Expand
  8. CoSMiiCBLaST
    Jan 18, 2015
    2
    Since I got it for free I can't complain but this game isn't very impressive or fun.

    For those who don't know this is an updated version of    Since I got it for free I can't complain but this game isn't very impressive or fun.

    For those who don't know this is an updated version of Tempest but honestly the game's menu is horrible and doesn't even make sense along with there being little to no instructions on what to do it just makes the game boring and not fun.    … Expand

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#4 Best PS Vita Game of 2014
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#19 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2014
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#32 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2014