Nitro Express

Nitro Express

Released May 2025

Nitro Express is a 2D side-view gun action game where cute pixel-art girls shoot assault weapons with 360° free aiming in the streets of Japan!

76% positive · 1,120 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Steam $12.99
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Evaluation

Nitro Express launched on May 18, 2025 as a complete, finished product. The developer and publisher PLAYISM followed up with two bug-fix patches — Ver.1.01 on May 26, 2025 and Ver.1.02 on June 4, 2025 — to address post-launch issues, but neither introduced new content nor hinted at upcoming expansions. There are no unreleased DLC entries on the store, no announced roadmap, and no developer statements pointing to future content. The last official communication was the Ver.1.02 patch on June 4, 2025. The game appears to have shipped as a self-contained package with no post-launch content cycle planned.
Evidence
Nitro Express officially launched on Steam on May 19, 2025 (release date May 18, 2025), with a 2-week launch sale. No mention of post-launch content or DLC plans.
news post · May 19, 2025 source content shipped
high
Ver.1.02 patch released with additional bug fixes. Last official communication from the developer as of today's date.
news post · Jun 4, 2025 source development ongoing
low

Media

Details

Publisher
PLAYISM
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Control Settings

This game was made in Pixel Game Maker MV and runs at 30 FPS. Game language, screen size, screen shake, and key config settings can be accessed by pressing the F1 key on your keyboard. Other settings can be changed in the OPTIONS menu in-game.

Mysterious T.O.K.Y.O.

Welcome to Nitro City, Tokyo Special Administrative Region! The metropolis of Tokyo is a bit different from what we know, but the streets are just as nostalgic, or, depending on where you're from, they're just as good as the place you've always wanted to visit.

Companions / Atypical Vehicles

Autonomous drones, affectionately called "Companions", have been integrated into daily life, but in cop terms, they're referred to as "Atypical Vehicles".

When they pose a significant threat to society, it's time for the Atypical Vehicle Disposal Squad (AVDS)—a special unit of the Nitro City police force—to commence their mission to destroy all rogue vehicles!

Shoot 'Em Up!

Good news: you can bring as much ammo as you want... and that includes grenades!

After just a little bit of cooldown, the lightning bolt of destruction will return to your hands. Ah, how wonderful! Just like magic!

Gadgets and Gizmos

Tired of traditional grenades? Why not try out the EMP, damage-dealing radio-controlled drones, auto-firing turrets, flamethrowers, anti-tank missiles, and more? There's sure to be at least one out of the 12 different cool gadgets that'll catch your eye.

Understand Your Guns

By assuming a more stable shooting position, your bullets will hit targets more accurately and deal more damage.

You can shoot some guns like SMGs while walking without caring about that, since they're for close-range anyway, but the bigger the gun, the more it's affected by your positioning. Stand still and aim carefully to use them properly.

Large Armored Targets

Oh no! We're under attack by tanks and helicopters! Whatever can we do~?!

Rifles and SMGs don't do much to armored targets. You could totally stick with them and show them your perseverance, but you could hit them harder where it hurts with more powerful firearms and gadgets.

Radio Comms

Story dialogue in stages are all contained in the police radio comms, which can be accessed at anytime and are completely optional. Which means you can ignore them completely if you want.

Great for multiple playthroughs, or for people who think the story sections of video games are basically the same as the instruction manual of an electric toothbrush.

And more...

There's more fun where that came from!

Last evaluated Jun 19, 2026
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