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Grayfax Software · Published by PLAYISM · Official site ↗
Mostly Positive — 77% positive (1,132 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
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!
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Action, Indie · 2025 · More £5 - £15 games
Control agile heroines in Nitro Express, a high-octane 2D side-scrolling shooter where precise aiming and quick reflexes are key. Explore the vibrant streets of Japan with Grayfax Software's charming art style.
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!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Ver.1.02 Update
Hello everyone, Thank you for playing Nitro Express. Today, we have updated the game to Ver.1.02. Ver.1.02 Bug Fixes Adjusted the timing and content of radio comms. Fixed a bug where dying in Story: CASE-3 would still allow the story to be progressed. Fixed a bug and processing issue that occurred upon arriving at the deepest level in MISSION 20. Various miscellaneous fixes. We hope you'll continue to enjoy Nitro Express! PLAYISM X (formerly Twitter) Bluesky Facebook PLAYISM Official Site PLAYISM Publisher Page Official PLAYISM DiscordRead full article on Community Announcements (PLAYISM_CS)Patch NotesOfficial
Ver.1.01 Update
Hello everyone, Thank you for playing Nitro Express. Today, we have updated the game to Ver.1.01. Ver.1.01 Bug Fixes Fixed a bug where pressing the F8 key in-game would reset the game's data. Fixed a bug in "Story: CASE-08" where a barrier that should be deactivated after certain dialogue remains active if the player skips the dialogue, making the following fight impossible. Various miscellaneous fixes. We hope you'll continue to enjoy Nitro Express! PLAYISM X (formerly Twitter) Bluesky Facebook PLAYISM Official Site PLAYISM Publisher Page Official PLAYISM DiscordRead full article on Community Announcements (PLAYISM_CS)AnnouncementsOfficial
Nitro Express is Out Now!
The 2D side-view gun action game Nitro Express is out now! The game is now having a launch sale at 10% OFF for 2 weeks! Welcome to Nitro City, Tokyo Special Administrative Region! The metropolis of Tokyo is a bit different from what we know. As a member of the Atypical Vehicle Disposal Squad (AVDS)—a special unit of the Nitro City police force—commence your mission to destroy all rogue vehicles! PLAYISM X (formerly Twitter) Bluesky Facebook PLAYISM Official Site PLAYISM Publisher Page Official PLAYISM DiscordRead full article on Community Announcements (PLAYISM_CS)AnnouncementsOfficial
Nitro Express to be Released on May 19, 2025!
The 2D side-view gun action game Nitro Express will be released on May 19, 2025! We've also updated the game's key visual and made a new trailer, so please check it out! 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. Officer Asahina has permission to use any and all firearms. Understand your guns and gadgets and when to use them. Run 'n' gun or stand still to aim properly depending on the situation and take down even the biggest tanks and attack helicopters. Blow up atypical vehicles with 360° free aiming! Please wishlist the game and look forward to release! PLAYISM X (formerly Twitter) Bluesky Facebook PLAYISM Official Site PLAYISM Publisher Page Official PLAYISM DiscordRead full article on Community Announcements (PLAYISM_CS)AnnouncementsOfficial
Concerning the Nitro Express Demo
In the demo released for Steam Next Fest in February 2025, there was an issue where certain enemies that should only have moved when the player display area approached them became active from the start of the stage, which caused them to shoot at the player from offscreen. During the final check of the demo before it was released for the event, PLAYISM requested Grayfax Software to fix a bug that occurred in the Pixel Game Maker MV menu screen by replacing and updating the PGMMV runtime data. In-engine playtests showed the game working as intended, but the aforementioned issue occurred in the actual game build. Insufficient further playtesting by PLAYISM led to the release of a game build that did not work as intended by Grayfax Software, which negatively affected players' experience with the demo. This issue will be limited to the demo and will be fixed in the final product. We hope you will continue to look forward to the release of Nitro Express. PLAYISM X (formerly Twitter) Bluesky Facebook PLAYISM Official Site PLAYISM Publisher Page Official PLAYISM DiscordRead full article on Community Announcements (PLAYISM)
