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Strider |OT| It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got Dat Schwing)
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AKingNamedPaul
I am Homie
After hearing about how easy this game is, I decided to run with hard mode. I am getting STOMPED lol I have already started this quest and I cannot turn back now.
To be fair... he didnt really... id be torn too, since im a trophy whore id be hard pressed to get a game on a different console unless it was the better version.
Which is better XB1 or PS4 version? are there any graphical/resolution/textural/loading time differences?
ShockingAlberto
Member
These are really obtrusive subtitles.
Also, regenerating health is pointless in because all enemies give you some amount of health when killed + floating health/energy containers are everywhere. The problem isnt the health, its getting hit in the first place. As you go further and further in the game, it just gets easier and easier to not get hit because of all the upgrades you're picking up.
No, whatever extras you unlocked get stored in your system file but the actual game only has 1 save slot and no new game+.
Wouldn't really work for this kind of game honestly, it would break the game if you started with all your abilities unlocked.
AgentOtaku
Member
IGN said:
ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?
Like, do you want ANY sort of challenge anymore!?
jesus .
uncledonnie
Banned
I'm playing on X1; I've only seen footage of the PS4 but they look identical to me.
I'd honestly be pretty disappointed if they weren't as this game isn't demanding by any stretch.
XANDER CAGE
Member
These are really obtrusive subtitles.
BUT AREN'T THESE JOKES SO FAHNNY
EFFICIENT PEOPLE MEANS EFFICIENT TRANSIT NUMBER ONE TRANSIT MY WIFE
Especially considering you're given health nearly every time you touch anything with your sword.
TheOctodad
Member
These are really obtrusive subtitles.
That's my only complaint too. They are pissing me off.
AgentOtaku
Member
Heh, the lack of D-Pad control (for now?) might make XB1 preferable anyway.
I tried the demo, don't think I'll want this right away. I'll keep an eye on impressions though.
NullPointer
Member
This game is bad ass.
So smooth, so quick, so Strider.
Its like I'm eight years old again, only better, stronger, more productive and with far more pixels. And sparks too. Gotta have the sparks.
At moments like this I have no problems spending $400 on the worlds best retro gaming reboot console.
Thank you very much. And thank you Double Helix and company. More, please. Tickle my inner retro arcade gamer, but with modern niceties.
So smooth, so quick, so Strider.
Its like I'm eight years old again, only better, stronger, more productive and with far more pixels. And sparks too. Gotta have the sparks.
At moments like this I have no problems spending $400 on the worlds best retro gaming reboot console.
Thank you very much. And thank you Double Helix and company. More, please. Tickle my inner retro arcade gamer, but with modern niceties.
There is no new game plus.
AgentOtaku
Member
Amen brother
AgentOtaku
Member
I highly recommend people who haven't ever done so, go back and place OG Strider and a little bit of NES Strider.
Double Helix really did give a shit here <3
Double Helix really did give a shit here <3
Seven Force
Banned
Playing the PS3 demo. Looks like I'll definitely be keeping that pre-order of the JP physical release.
Man, a (decent) Strider game in 2014. Didn't see that coming. Much less from Double Helix.
Man, a (decent) Strider game in 2014. Didn't see that coming. Much less from Double Helix.
AgentOtaku
Member
To be fair, how much is this Double Helix and how much was strict supervision from Capcom Japan?
AgentOtaku
Member
Well . did you play it like an IGN reviewer? IE: have you been marathoning it?
I played it for 20 minutes and will playing it in bursts throughout the next few days. I ain't in a hurry. We've waiting too long for this...
¯\_(ツ
_/¯All I know is that they helped reboot two really old franchises and did a pretty good job at it. Imagine if they got put in charge of Banjo-Kazooie, Battletoads, or Perfect Dark.
AgentOtaku
Member
¯\_(ツ
All I know is that they helped reboot two really old franchises and did a pretty good job at it. Imagine if they got put in charge of Banjo-Kazooie, Battletoads, or Perfect Dark.
true true
samus4ever
Banned
I'm loving Strider. Soo fun. Nice exploration within the levels. Game looks really nice, like a painting coming to life.
Yes it is.
Yes it is.
Messofanego
Banned
No new game plus, so should start on Hard, then? Noted.
Yep, been playing for awhile now, but thx!
To anyone who already finished the game, I must ask - is there a double jump upgrade? It's gonna annoy the shit out of me the whole time playing if there isn't.
Yup
Cool.
Got a solid hour+ of focused play, but still merely toying with the first couple areas. I have not read too much about how the level(s) are truly structured. Really just wanna experience that for myself, first hand. Fought the first boss. Got to realize there is indeed Metroid-Vania elements, not far into it. Apparently more further in.
I can honestly say to myself at least, as far as gameplay, visuals, style and overall atmosphere & backgrounds, this is now my personal favorite Strider in probably every aspect.
While not a fan of the analog-only controls, that doesn't bother me much.
Soooo fast, sooo smooth. Really a truly gorgeous looking game on PS4.
Am I glad I spent $15? Yep sure as fuck am.
Dang, it's well after 4 AM here now... just one more 1/2 hour more of this game.
I can honestly say to myself at least, as far as gameplay, visuals, style and overall atmosphere & backgrounds, this is now my personal favorite Strider in probably every aspect.
While not a fan of the analog-only controls, that doesn't bother me much.
Soooo fast, sooo smooth. Really a truly gorgeous looking game on PS4.
Am I glad I spent $15? Yep sure as fuck am.
Dang, it's well after 4 AM here now... just one more 1/2 hour more of this game.
Nah, make that one more full hour
Noisepurge
Member
got it for the PS4, started on hard, might have been a mistake rare checkpoints and even basic enemies keep rapid firing!
rare checkpoints and even basic enemies keep rapid firing!rockman zx
Member
No demo for 360?.
Stripper13
Member
This. What the Fuck. Why does the store take so long to update.
Noisepurge
Member
thats why i got it from the USA PS-Store
I tried to via browser but it always defaults to AU and I cant be fucked messing with proxy settings and to be honest, i shouldn't have to.
Yeah I started on hard got my clock cleaned like 10 times in a row and restarted on normal. I'm still getting my butt kicked on normal too smh.got it for the PS4, started on hard, might have been a mistake
Noisepurge
Member
it defaults only if you login with your normal account.
if you have a US account, log out of your normal one, then load the US store, login with US account, buy!
(this does require prepaid PSN vouchers to add cash though still i think, i always grab a few when im the states, or buy them from Amazon)
crackhead_bob
Member
Should I get this for PS3 or PS4? I haven't opened my PS4 yet, but I'd like to build a sizable physical library of games before I set mine up and running. I'm that way with all my consoles. I still have alot of backlog on my current gen consoles. Is there really any fundamental differences in the next gen versions of Strider so far?
wondermega
Member
played PS3 demo - looks good. I kinda like it. After about 15min of jumping and slashing I decided to dig up the PS1 releases of it's predecessors since "it had been awhile"
Strider 2 - I never played it very much, but I really dig the style. Looks better than I remembered, and of course it has those extremely dated PS1 visuals but man - the things they were doing with level layouts for a 2.5D game were actually pretty wild and inspiring. How does one even think to design stuff like that? I've never played more than a couple of levels thru, but I plan to get my hands dirty with more of this game in the future. It's just a kick to play and like nothing else I've seen. Although I can't say that it's actually a really good game..
Strider 1 was next. I used to have this on the Genesis when I was a kid (when it was new) and man - that was interesting, actually of the 3 I played tonight it was the most captivating. I played on hard mode and it was actually fairly frustrating! But fun enough that I felt driven to see it the entire way through. I've always been of a mixed mind about the game - it's special, but also kind of crazy in a lot of ways - the way the levels shift moment-to-moment (and level to level) has always felt kind of schizophrenic to me in the way no other game has. I don't know if that is good or bad, either, but it's always been Strider's "thing" and somehow they really make the rhythm work with it. But, man, is it a janky piece. I feel like they were really rushing it out the door or something - some levels, especially later in the game, just feel like they didn't give a crap about QA. I know this was like 20 years ago we are talking, but there were plenty of seemingly "airtight" games compared to this. I guess even that looseness is, again, part of what made Strider, Strider.. Anyway, it was a fun play and I am happy to have picked it up again (and won't need to touch it again for another 10 or so!)
As for the new installment, maybe I'll give it another shot shortly. It's definitely better than Moon Diver..
Strider 2 - I never played it very much, but I really dig the style. Looks better than I remembered, and of course it has those extremely dated PS1 visuals but man - the things they were doing with level layouts for a 2.5D game were actually pretty wild and inspiring. How does one even think to design stuff like that? I've never played more than a couple of levels thru, but I plan to get my hands dirty with more of this game in the future. It's just a kick to play and like nothing else I've seen. Although I can't say that it's actually a really good game..
Strider 1 was next. I used to have this on the Genesis when I was a kid (when it was new) and man - that was interesting, actually of the 3 I played tonight it was the most captivating. I played on hard mode and it was actually fairly frustrating! But fun enough that I felt driven to see it the entire way through. I've always been of a mixed mind about the game - it's special, but also kind of crazy in a lot of ways - the way the levels shift moment-to-moment (and level to level) has always felt kind of schizophrenic to me in the way no other game has. I don't know if that is good or bad, either, but it's always been Strider's "thing" and somehow they really make the rhythm work with it. But, man, is it a janky piece. I feel like they were really rushing it out the door or something - some levels, especially later in the game, just feel like they didn't give a crap about QA. I know this was like 20 years ago we are talking, but there were plenty of seemingly "airtight" games compared to this. I guess even that looseness is, again, part of what made Strider, Strider.. Anyway, it was a fun play and I am happy to have picked it up again (and won't need to touch it again for another 10 or so!)
As for the new installment, maybe I'll give it another shot shortly. It's definitely better than Moon Diver..
samus4ever
Banned
PS3 version runs 720p/30 and next gen runs 1080p/60
Up in the uk store now for PS4
https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...ider/cid=EP0102-CUSA00087_00-STREUHG4TRIAL001
https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...ider/cid=EP0102-CUSA00087_00-STREUHG4TRIAL001
SJRB
Gold Member
It's up now, but.. no demo for the PS4 version?