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Zaxtron EXPLUS

ZAXTRON EXPLUS is a fast-paced 1980s-style SHMUP/STG with bright graphics, challenging bosses and loads of secrets to find!

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Dream big. Shoot bigger. Zaxtron EXPLUS is a turbo‑charged, score‑chasing arcade shmup set inside a kid’s late‑night dream. Choose from 6 weapons (each with an alt‑fire), melt screen‑filling bosses, and chase multipliers across Normal, Hard, Boss Rush, and the bonus Space Monsters mode—a love letter to classic ’80s Space Invaders—pulsing with a soundtrack by Filippo Game Audio (Vampire Survivors, Hill Climb Racing, LEGO® Hill Climb Adventures).

About This Game

It’s the weekend. Sammy sneaks in “one more run” on the AGES Master Drive after everyone’s asleep… and drifts off mid‑game.

Welcome to his dream—where he’s strapped into a jetpac inside the cartridge, dodging neon bullet curtains and blasting anything that moves. Zaxtron EXPLUS blends chunky retro charm with modern shmup intensity for that perfect just‑one‑more‑credit hit.

Why You’ll Love It

Six Ways to Wreck: Pick from 6 distinct weapons, each with a satisfying alternate fire to carve lanes, erase swarms, or crack boss armor when the screen gets spicy.

Modes for Any Mood:

Normal Mode – learn patterns, build confidence, and rack up medals.

Normal Mode 99HP - practice your runs and learn bullet patterns with a chunky 99HP to spend.

Hard Mode – denser bullet curtains and razor‑thin dodges for score fiends.

Boss Rush – a non‑stop gauntlet of dream lords like Cloudy Boy, Squid King, Tank King, Battleship, Volcano Russo, and more.

Space Monsters – a bonus, pick‑up‑and‑play tribute to the purest form of arcade bliss: classic Space Invaders vibes with modern snap.

Score Chaser’s Playground: Pump your multiplier, scoop medals, time your bombs, and master routes through zones like the Nature Reserve, Htoh Region, and Military Base.

Retro Look, Modern Feel: Crisp pixel art, screen‑filling patterns, punchy hits, and quick restarts keep the adrenaline flowing.

Turn It Up: A soundtrack by Filippo Game Audio (Vampire Survivors, Hill Climb Racing, LEGO® Hill Climb Adventures) supercharges every dodge with thumping, unforgettable hooks.

Whether you grew up chasing high scores or you’re discovering shmups for the first time, Zaxtron EXPLUS is built for instant fun and deep mastery.

Strap on the jetpac, boost through the dream, and show Sammy how it’s done!

Planned Updates – Year One Roadmap

We are committed to expanding the game with free major updates in the first year after launch.

Planned content includes:

Hard Mode Boss Rush – face every boss in their hard mode variant back-to-back with no room for error.

Bonus Game – an entirely new extra mode for players who want variety beyond the main campaign.

Two Additional Stages – expanding the core game with new levels, enemies, and patterns.

EXTREME Mode – the ultimate test of skill, designed for expert STG players.

All of these updates will be added progressively over the first year after release.

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