Strider

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  • Summary: Originally released in 1989, Strider remains one of Capcom's most enduring franchises. The game tells the story of Hiryu, the youngest ever "Super A" ranked agent of an elite corps known as the Striders. Strider Hiryu receives orders to assassinate Grandmaster Meio, supremeOriginally released in 1989, Strider remains one of Capcom's most enduring franchises. The game tells the story of Hiryu, the youngest ever "Super A" ranked agent of an elite corps known as the Striders. Strider Hiryu receives orders to assassinate Grandmaster Meio, supreme dictator of Earth, who has plunged humanity into a dystopian dark age.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. GamingTrend
    Mar 3, 2014
    90
    This is one of the those rare times when a game was just made right, and while you have every right to love it or hate it, it’d have nothing to do with how it was made. This is an 80’s videogame power-ballad that hits all the right notes.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    Feb 18, 2014
    80
    Strider is undoubtedly fun but it’s really depressingly short.
  3. XGN
    Mar 10, 2014
    75
    Strider is back and he is wearing an interesting shawl. Thankfully there is more to this game. It is not just a beat 'em up, but it also gives the gamer the chance to variate smooth quickness with puzzle elements to make progress in the game.
  4. LevelUp
    Feb 24, 2014
    70
    Strider will satisfy those who didn´t play the arcade game, but it suffers under its repetitive design, lack of enemy variety, generic look and problematic input.
  5. Play UK
    Apr 6, 2014
    62
    Decent towards the end but dull and unsatisfying up to that point. [Issue#242, p.72]
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  6. CD-Action
    Jun 28, 2014
    60
    The longer I played this game, the less I enjoyed it. [05/2014, p.72]
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  7. GameCritics
    Apr 8, 2014
    45
    It's a shame that Strider eventually grinds down into such life-sapping monotony because it starts off reasonably strong. The controls are sharp and responsive, and cutting enemies in half while dashing around at lightning speed feels damn good.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Xaviale
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    Its like megaman X.. with a sword. 5/5

    Wow. Such good. most awesome. much fun. terrific time. super. extravagant. great time. adventure.    Its like megaman X.. with a sword. 5/5

    Wow. Such good. most awesome. much fun. terrific time. super. extravagant. great time. adventure. amazing. fantastic.    … Expand
  2. Barabus
    Feb 24, 2014
    10
    Hybrid of Shadow Complex with Moon Diver. The game is great.I playing for several days, I do not come off. I recommend to all fans of the oldHybrid of Shadow Complex with Moon Diver. The game is great.I playing for several days, I do not come off. I recommend to all fans of the old school.

    On the background of the almost complete lack of quality 2D hack'n'slash games this game is a balm for my heart.    … Expand
  4. Someguy52
    May 6, 2014
    10
    After so many long years, strider finally comes back. This is an excellent, well polished game worthy of your time and money and worthy of theAfter so many long years, strider finally comes back. This is an excellent, well polished game worthy of your time and money and worthy of the legendary "Strider" name.… Expand
  5. baal
    Feb 23, 2014
    9
    Strider is everything that an old school metroidvania fan would desire. It has a insanely fast gameplay, which make you feel like a realStrider is everything that an old school metroidvania fan would desire. It has a insanely fast gameplay, which make you feel like a real master ninja. This game is for the action-sidescroller lovers as Metroid and Castlevania old times. I approved.… Expand
  6. hooper-316
    May 28, 2014
    8
    I love what they have done with Strider but feel they could have tacked on the original arcade game as a bonus for us older fans but otherI love what they have done with Strider but feel they could have tacked on the original arcade game as a bonus for us older fans but other than that this game plays well and reminds me of Castlevania Symphony of the Night which is a massive compliment.… Expand
  7. mongoman
    May 4, 2014
    7
    I love this game, its fast and furious and more importantly its fun. So now your wondering about my score?? simple: the game is notI love this game, its fast and furious and more importantly its fun. So now your wondering about my score?? simple: the game is not engrossing or deep. its absolutely great for an hour but probably won't keep your attention any longer. The graphics are beautiful and the controls are nearly perfect and overall the sound fits nicely. try the free demo first--strider is Metroid style niche game and its playthrough time is very--very short.… Expand
  8. Vanpire73
    Jun 6, 2014
    6
    There are 423 bosses in this game, and apparently they are all worth silver trophies. Some are incredibly easy and some are incrediblyThere are 423 bosses in this game, and apparently they are all worth silver trophies. Some are incredibly easy and some are incredibly frustrating. Overall a fun but forgettable experience.… Expand

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