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[LeMaximilian]

Nice behind the scenes video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9poIe6z7KW0

via Dualshockers

Would be much appreciated for the add. Capcom contracted me to make the video, and gave a lot of freedom with directing/editing/filming. Hopefully you guys enjoyed it. Can't wait to play the full game.

 

[bidguy]

Play Time: 2:50:05
Completion: 26.1%

Costumes: 1/12

Cypher Upgrades: 3/6
Health: 6/10
Energy: 5/10

Gameplay is very fun and precise, not too many undeserved deaths, engaging platforming and exploration, yes enemy recycling, I feel challenged on each new area and as my character abilities are accumulated they do well for movement and attack tactics

Strange amount of jaggies in cutscenes on character close-ups though, game footage is very sharp though

what platform are you playing on

 

[nillapuddin]

was too dumb to figure out how to pull up a fullscreen map. There is one, right?

the "select" key?

Really great interface options in there, costume changes, character status, very intuitive and informative map, its a shame you didnt see it

 

[thatsafakewebsitebro]

Day one on PS4. This is exactly the kind of game I'm in the mood for right now.

Yup! Totally agree.

 

[dmr87]

Gamersyde video, PS4 demo playthrough.

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_strider_ps4_demo-15040_en.html

 

[DJmizuhara]

Gamersyde video, PS4 demo playthrough.

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_strider_ps4_demo-15040_en.html

lol...I was about to post that...fast finger dude.

 

[panama chief]

never played a single strider game and i absolutely hated him in MvC(cause i couldnt control his speed).

but day one on ps4. sidescroller....thats all they had to say.

 

[HORRORSHØW]

are the alt costumes dlc?

 

[Crazypanda_85]

I'm really excited for this game but not sure which platform to get it for. I love my PS4 but need some more games to play on my Xbox One.

 

[iavi]

are the alt costumes dlc?

There is no DLC. Double Helix knew of the pending Amazon purchase and loaded everything they wanted to into the game proper--life as it should be.

 

[HORRORSHØW]

There is no DLC. Double Helix knew of the pending Amazon purchase and loaded everything they wanted to into the game proper--life as it should be.

glad to hear. cheers.

 

[cackhyena]

Wish a demo was out for US.

 

[SegaShack]

How are people playing this game before release?

 

[Tohsaka]

Wish a demo was out for US.

Same, hopefully there will be one Tuesday.

How are people playing this game before release?

There was a glitch that let people download the Xbone version of the game for free.

 

[Azure J]

Wonderful title name. Will be grabbing this ASAP.

 

[cackhyena]

Same, hopefully there will be one Tuesday.

I mean, I'm getting it no matter what. I just want a taste early, though.

 

[malfcn]

Held off from the free glitch. Looking forward to picking this up sometime.

 

[SegaShack]

Same, hopefully there will be one Tuesday.


There was a glitch that let people download the Xbone version of the game for free.

Oh wow, was this today? Wish I had known.

 

[zweifuss]

Gamersyde video, PS4 demo playthrough.

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_strider_ps4_demo-15040_en.html

Buttery smooth looking game with amazing visuals and stunning sense of scale! Hopefully the old gen versions don't feel too downgraded! I love that gamersyde does 60fps videos it's the only real way to experience the game without actually playing it yourself and I'm glad the player is actually competent at the game.

 

[GardenSirens]

Day One PS4, as well!

 

[FlashbladeGAF]

Wonderful title name...

Havent played Strider in years, but after reading the OP title and saying schwing to myself, it took me back.

After KI3 I'm alot more optimistic about this game.
Cant wait to hear that lovely sound again, on my HD Tv/ Surround sound.

Does US get S1 and 2 along with the new game?

 

[SegaShack]

Havent played Strider in years, but after reading the OP title and saying schwing to myself, it took me back.

After KI3 I'm alot more optimistic about this game.
Cant wait to hear that lovely sound again, on my HD Tv/ Surround sound.

Does US get S1 and 2 along with the new game?

Only Japan gets the old Strider games.

 

[CriterionDog]

Downloading this on Tuesday along with Rayman on PS4. : )

 

[Emperor Bohe]

hype rising

 

[hey_it's_that_dog]

the "select" key?

Really great interface options in there, costume changes, character status, very intuitive and informative map, its a shame you didnt see it

Weird, my DS4 doesn't have a select key. Must be defective.

 

[TheOGB]

Reading that title, seeing the last word and hearing the sound effect. Good shit OP.

Still hoping to hear more good things about this game. I pray this revival is a success!

 

[djplaeskool]

Just played through the PS4 demo (thanks JP PSN).
Game's pretty legit, just based on the action the demo had.

 

[CriterionDog]

Wait, there's a demo on the JP psn store? Do I need a jp plus account to download it?

 

[arit]

Since we cannot use it for movement, which actions are mapped to the d-pad?

 

[Tokubetsu]

Definitely excited for this on PC.

 

[dmr87]

Wait, there's a demo on the JP psn store? Do I need a jp plus account to download it?

From Gamersyde, 'The demo was briefly up on the Japanese PS4 store via the PlayStation app and SEN website, but was taken down after a few hours.'

 

[Sanctuary]

Already had this preordered from Gamefly since last week. Still wondering why there's not a single review.

Also, I keep reading various comments about how it's "very Metroidvania", when it's not actually supposed to be. It has stylings of that gameplay, but it's not exactly supposed to be Shadow Complex 2.0.

http://www.usgamer.net/articles/about-strider-being-a-metroidvania

But if people are expecting, I don't know, Symphony of the Night with ninjas and robots, I think they should probably be managing their expectations a bit.

In a nutshell, the difference is that a Metroidvania places all of its emphasis on offering an interesting world to explore, with combat being a secondary consideration. In Strider, it's exactly the opposite.



The difference is apparent even in the way that the world is rendered. The worlds of Super Metroid and Symphony of the Night are richly realized, with areas like Norfair positively brimming with atmosphere. By comparison, Strider's Research Lab area primarily consists of a series of conveyor belts and laser barriers. It's an approach designed to put Strider, as well as foes like a giant mecha gorilla called Mechapon, at the forefront of the action, because they are the real stars, not the world around them.



It reminds me of the discussion about the "RPG elements" that have infused seemingly every game from Grand Theft Auto V to BioShock Infinite. You could say that Strider will likely have "Metroidvania elements," despite being more of an action platformer than anything else. It will have five areas to play through and plenty of powers to unlock, with some backtracking definitely being required, but the main focus is absolutely on the combat.

 

[orson9999999]

Game is up on the Japanese PSN to buy now directly on a PS4. Bought and downloading it now, but it's going very slow.

 

[Sanctuary]

using those sprites for this game is sort of cruel

I'm all for 2.5 - 3D graphics as much as the next person, but can you imagine a Strider game or Symphony of the Night with HD sprites and the animation quality of Dust?

 

[Anteater]

how are the boss fights in the game?

 

[neojubei]

Day one on PS4. This is exactly the kind of game I'm in the mood for right now.

me too.

 

[The Xtortionist]

I love Metroidvania and 2D melee action games like Mega Man Zero, so I guess this is for me. Never played Strider before. Should be fun.

 

[CriterionDog]

Wtf? Why can I not use the dpad? Analogue is kinda sensitive, so I sometimes attempt to do a slide and it doesn't work because I slightly tilted my analogue stick the wrong way. : /

 

[dacuk]

Hope Steam gets a demo this week

 

[orson9999999]

Well that sucks. Bought the full game but I'm still locked to simply the demo. Hopefully that will be fixed once the game releases.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

JP PSN demo download is slow going. Must not be very many servers live.

 

[That Dude John]

I'm hyped for a Double Helix game...again. This is crazy. Strider, no less. I'm a believer.

 

[MormaPope]

I get 720p for last gen consoles, but 30 FPS? I've seen recent footage and the only demanding thing graphically were the particle effects. Really puzzling to be honest.

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

JP PSN demo download is slow going. Must not be very many servers live.

WHAT?!

:runs to PS3:

 

[BlitzEngineer]

So I've never played a Strider game, but this looks right up my alley. Worth it to look into playing the other games in the series or is this one significantly different?

 

[Parakeetman]

Its too bad they dont have the PS4 version for preorder in Japan yet.

So just went and pre-ordered the PS3 physical copy instead. Plan to maybe get the PS4 physical also if released.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

WHAT?!

:runs to PS3:

On PS4, sorry bud.

 

[RalliArtEvo]

Cant wait to play, looks awesome!

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

On PS4, sorry bud.

Damn...

 

[LowerLevel]

Sweet, only going to cost me $4.50 too! Thanks Bing and Xbox rewards!