Strider

 Xbox One
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Gameplanet
    Mar 4, 2014
    70
    Strider is basic fare to snack on between larger courses in the release schedule. Double Helix has easily attained its unambitious goals.
  2. Eurogamer Spain
    Feb 27, 2014
    70
    Not the best in the genre, but a nice game that captures the essence of the original and will appeal to fans.
  3. Gamereactor Sweden
    Feb 19, 2014
    70
    Strider is back and once again Double Helix game delivers a game with a lot of nice retro feeling. Only tedious backtracking and boring music prevents this from being a master piece.
  5. Xbox Achievements
    Feb 19, 2014
    70
    A decent revisit of a fondly remembered classic, Strider gives its ageing source material a modern twist to solid effect. Beware though; if you’ve no patience for tough, pattern-filled, old-school boss fights, you may want to look elsewhere.
  6. USgamer
    Feb 18, 2014
    70
    Sadly, Strider falls somewhat short of the original. Despite its failings, though, it manages to be the best Strider game that old coin-op. With a little more polish and creativity, this could be the start of something great.
  7. Shacknews
    Feb 18, 2014
    70
    Remarkably, Double Helix has managed to nail down the classic feel of what Strider Hiryu is all about: athleticism, agility, and destroying everything in his path. At the same time, the game modernizes the design into something unique, even if it borrows heavily from the Metroidvania genre.
  8. God is a Geek
    Feb 18, 2014
    70
    Strider doesn’t do anything exceptionally well, but we get so few good Metroid-Vania style games these days that it’s still definitely worth a play. On higher difficulties it will require skill, but otherwise Strider is a brainless exercise in platforming, exploration, and (button mashing) ninja combat.
  9. Eurogamer
    Feb 18, 2014
    70
    It's a competent, workable game that draws inspiration from the right places, but which is rarely anything more than a cover version of the greats.
  10. Giant Bomb
    Feb 20, 2014
    60
    The control feels good and the combat starts out in a pretty satisfying way. But, over time, those positives wear off. The game doesn't do enough with its additional items, areas, and action to make it feel like a steady challenge and the variety in the action is a little lacking.
  11. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Feb 20, 2014
    50
    Looks stunning, handles well – but the level design and combat will leave you wanting more.

Awards & Rankings

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#36 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#51 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
69
#69 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 99 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 99
  3. Negative: 18 out of 99
  1. cambria
    Feb 20, 2014
    9
    I came from the original SEGA console release to this, and I am very happy to see a reboot done right! Challenging boss fights and rewardingI came from the original SEGA console release to this, and I am very happy to see a reboot done right! Challenging boss fights and rewarding non-linear secrets, along with classic controls and a beautiful new paint job, big studios should take note: This is how you bring back a classic.… Full Review »
  2. Comedygamer
    Feb 19, 2014
    9
    From someone who played the original arcade version and NES version, this reboot was a very welcome surprise! I enjoyed the fact that StriderFrom someone who played the original arcade version and NES version, this reboot was a very welcome surprise! I enjoyed the fact that Strider Hiryu is back in his own game and must give props that Double Helix did a tremendous job with keeping just enough of the old school and mixing in the newer elements that make it a definite "must buy" for any fans of the original Strider games. The controls can take some getting familiar with because I played on my Xbox One and with all the new powerups with the cypher, it took a few minutes to get used too. The game's graphics are wonderful and the combat is really smooth and fluid. I have no problems with the difficulty with the bosses either because the original bosses were the same way. I must admit, I didn't want to marathon through it yet because I don't want to miss anything in the first play through. The best part about it is the price, $15 for a 6-8 hr game and the fact that it's release was really sooner than expected. If you need a classic arcade platformer/metroidvania type side scroller, you can't go wrong with Strider. Thanks to Capcom and Double Helix for a great reboot!… Full Review »
  3. goztzero
    Feb 22, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I have never played a strider game, so i decided to give this a try, the game seems to be a low budget one, but the people that worked on it made a really good job with that budget, This feels more like Castlevania Symphony of the night, but in this one everything moves at a really fast pace, you can actually run everywhere without killing a single enemy, and feels great, or you can take your time and kill everything in seconds, the music its so good and keeps you moving it really pulls you into the game,

    The only disappointment in this game its that its so fast that you can finish it in 4hrs flat, i would love this game if it had at least 4 times the size of the map, and more variety in enemies and bosses since they keep coming back, with a stronger difficulty and that its part of what makes it feel "low budget",

    Its a great game, a bit short and repetitive, i hope they come out with a 2nd part, focusing in those flaws    … Full Review »
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