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The reviews are pouring in for Strider, which is out tomorrow on Steam. We're thrilled to report that the critical reception so far has been astoudingly positive! Read on for a review round-up, plus launch trailer and screens!
Destructoid - 9.5/10
"Double Helix has really come into its own."
Polygon - 8.5/10
"Strider begins with considerably more player agency and ability than other exploration-based games, and the speed and finesse on display made it a joy to just ... sort of ... run around."
GamesRadar - 4.5/5
"Strider makes itself known as the raddest game to come along in years."
Game Informer - 8.75/10
"Strider is a great reboot for old-school arcade junkies and at the same time a fresh action experience for newcomers to the franchise."
GameSpot - 8/10
"From the moment you embark on your journey right up until the final deathblow, Strider is a blast to play."
IGN - 7.5/10
"This reimagining of the original Strider establishes developer Double Helix’s firm grasp on the essence of the joy of movement that makes Strider Hiryu such a great character."
(*Note: Extra props to IGN for coining the phrase "murderous pinball.")
This Valentines Day… say it with Strider
So while Capcom Unity's Gregaman and Chris Antista were gathering footage from just about every Strider game and in-game appearance for their amazing, colossal Strider retrospective, they began to notice a startling trend. Strider Hiryu, despite having been a famously lethal, acrobatic badass for over two decades, gets smack talked with astounding regularity. Even when he’s just scaled a massive satellite dish or finished slicing through a robot gorilla, there’s no shortage of naysayers waiting in the wings to call him foolish and weak. As a tribute to that disrespectful treatment and this ultra-mushy day of days, Capcom Unity has fashioned a handful of Valentine delights featuring classic Strider trash talk. XOXO
Steam's pre-order pages is up for Strider. , which may leave you wondering, "Why would I want to pre-order a digital game?" The answer is, because it'll earn you some sweet bonuses!
Those who pre-order the game ($14.99) will get a Strider digital soundtrack and exclusive concept art bundle. Why miss out?Remember, the game launches on Steam next Wednesday, February 19th! If you're curious about that soundtrack, make sure you check the comparison Capcom Unity did a few weeks ago.
Good news, everyone! With the release of Strider just a week away (2/19 on Steam), Producers Andrew Szymanski and James Vance have agreed to join us for an exclusive Live View Q&A over on Capcom Unity!
Unity's done these in the past for other titles, but in case you're new to the concept, basically what they'll do is turn one thread of the Strider forum into a live chat for an hour so the producers can field some of your burning questions pertaining to the game.
The event will occur this Thursday, February 13th, 6-7pm PT. See the event thread for full details and ground rules. (Note: Event thread will remain locked until the event begins.)
Hope to see you there!
All right guys, I know you've been waiting for this one. The highly-anticipated revival of Strider now has an official release date!!
The game will release for PC on Wednesday, February 19th.
Info on extra modes and new screens after the jump!
We're also happy to reveal today that the game will feature some fun extras to elevate replayability. First, there are two new Challenge Modes:
Beacon Run
This is a speed run-style racing mode that challenges players to get from checkpoint to checkpoint in record time, slashing their way through enemies all the while.
Survival Mode
Test your combat skills and earn that Special-A Class ranking Hiryu's known for by taking on progressively difficult waves of enemies while equipped with different ability loadouts.
Additionally, the game will support global leaderboards in both the Challenge Modes and the main Story Mode. That means you can compete with your friends, or random dudes in France. It also means Unity events!
Finally, we've got Costumes. Throughout the Story Mode, you'll come across the costumes of fallen Striders. Once discovered, Hiryu will be able to wear them during the game. Find all the costumes to unlock a full array of cosmetic customization options, letting you choose your own style.
There you have it, guys! We've got two weeks to let our excitement hit critical mass!
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