TxK
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TxK is an action video game developed by Llamasoft and designed by Jeff Minter. The game was released on the PlayStation Vita on February 11, 2014.[1] The game was planned for release on PC, PlayStation 4, and Android platforms until Atari made legal threats against Llamasoft, citing similarities between TxK and Tempest 2000.
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TxK | |
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Developer(s) | Llamasoft |
Publisher(s) | Llamasoft |
Designer(s) | Jeff Minter |
Platform(s) | PlayStation Vita |
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Genre(s) | Tube shooter |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
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It is a tube shooter based on the classic arcade game Tempest. The gameplay expands upon that of the original by including power-ups which grant the player additional abilities. The option is available to play without power-ups, however.[2]