TxK

 PlayStation Vita
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 78
  3. Negative: 17 out of 78

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  1. Fasty
    Mar 3, 2014
    7
    If you like old-school, arcadey shooters then you might like this, but apart from the impressive visuals and above-average soundtrack, I feel there's something missing that I can't put my finger on.

    It might be too complex for its own good. There's the fact that the laser swaps "feet" depending on which direction you're heading, an obtuse leaning mechanism, jumping, and the fact that    If you like old-school, arcadey shooters then you might like this, but apart from the impressive visuals and above-average soundtrack, I feel there's something missing that I can't put my finger on.

    It might be too complex for its own good. There's the fact that the laser swaps "feet" depending on which direction you're heading, an obtuse leaning mechanism, jumping, and the fact that spray-and-pray more rewarded over accuracy.

    The designs of the enemies are so simple due to their vector nature that they don't seem to have any real character or menace. An 11x8 pixel space invader sprite is infinitely more threatening than a vector bow-tie.

    This isn't a bad game. At all. It's a solid, well crafted shooter. But it's missing something, and whatever it is, I just don't get that "just one more go" feeling that I do with other games of this ilk.    … Expand
  2. TheQuietGamer
    Jan 15, 2015
    6
    It's certainly an accessible arcade style shmup, but I personally found it to be a bit lacking. I rather enjoyed the trippy, psychedelic visuals. I would have enjoyed the techno soundtrack more had it have been a lot less repetitive.

    There's quite a bit of content here to keep gamers coming back. There are a large selections of levels and three different game modes. The problem I had is    It's certainly an accessible arcade style shmup, but I personally found it to be a bit lacking. I rather enjoyed the trippy, psychedelic visuals. I would have enjoyed the techno soundtrack more had it have been a lot less repetitive.

    There's quite a bit of content here to keep gamers coming back. There are a large selections of levels and three different game modes. The problem I had is that I didn't really want to keep coming back. It provided some fun in short bursts, but it wasn't long until I wanted to put it down and play something else.

    Also I found that the game doesn't ask much of you as far as precision goes. Mindlessly spamming the X button works fine. Which is great considering how touchy the controls can be. However the real key to victory in this game is to get the "AI Droid" power up. Once you do you're set.

    Those who enjoy arcade tunnel shooters are likely to find a lot to love here. There's enough content to keep them busy for quite a while and it does provide some decent arcady fun. Certain deficiencies however will mean that it's not a game for everyone.    … Expand
  3. drlowdon
    Jul 20, 2016
    5
    An update of the much loved Atari game 'Tempest', TxK adds a few additional elements to proceedings but I can't say I ever found the game all that engaging. The gameplay, that was revolutionary back in the early 80's, doesn't really hold up to more modern entries in the genre and I got bored pretty quickly to be honest.
  4. 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 que tan lejos llegas y máximo puntaje alcanzado.

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

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    May 11, 2014
    93
    TxK is LSD in binary form. TxK is an excellent tunnel shooter and evolution of the Tempest-theme. [Feb 2014]
  2. games(TM)
    Apr 9, 2014
    80
    TxK is Minter's best game, an experience that understands its form, and takes great pleasure in letting you know that. [Issue#146, p.116]
  3. Games Master UK
    Apr 7, 2014
    89
    The secret lies in its ability to ask more from you. [May 2014, p.79]
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