I have mixed feelings about this game because parts of it are brilliant, but other parts of it are equally frustrating to me. The good - beautiful, creative artwork and animation. Everything runs super smooth and feels highly polished. The gameplay is simple to pick up but tough to master. Which brings me to the bad - the difficulty level of this game is brutal. After dozens of attempts, I've decided to give up on beating this game even on normal. Perhaps this intense challenge will be a positive to some people, but for me, it's too much and makes the game too stressful to be fun. Despite giving up on Steel Strider, I still plan to play its sequel Mechblaze because I've read it has a more forgiving difficulty level. The excellent quality of the visuals and gameplay left me wanting more, only the difficulty was getting in the way of that. I'm giving it a thumbs up because, despite not enjoying the game in the end, I think it's very well crafted and I love this niche style of "cy...
STEEL STRIDER
$5.99
- Release Date:
- Nov 12, 2015
- Developer:
- ASTRO PORT
- Publisher:
- Henteko Doujin
- Platforms:
- Windows Linux
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About This Game
STEEL STRIDER
Run & gun action from the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, SATAZIUS, and Supercharged Robot VULKAISER!
It is the second half of the twentieth century. A long period of galaxy-wide conflict and turmoil is finally drawing to a close, but skirmishes and large scale crime are still commonplace, some criminal operations possess personnel and armaments equivalent to small armies. The official peace-keeping authorities are insufficiently equipped tackle these threats, and the galactic military lacks the flexibility to effectively neutralize them.
There exists, however, a secret organization that secretly strives to preserve peace in the galaxy: ARGO EXPRESS. When ARGO EXPRESS receives word of emergencies such as distress signals or major crime outbreaks, they dispatch a carrier ship disguised as a freighter to rush to the scene and resolve the situation. STEEL STRIDER is the story of an ARGO EXPRESS operative and Gemini-class MCR (Manned Combat Robot) pilot who troubleshoots emergencies in planets around the galaxy.
• Mid and end level bosses of gargantuan proportions to take down!
• Four difficulty modes from ‘Easy’ to ‘Insane’ to cater for all skill levels!
• 8 upgradeable weapons with which to mete out galactic justice!
• Jetpack to give your mech satisfying maneuverability and defensive options!
• Keyboard and mouse or dual analog stick controls!
• Achievements, online leader boards, trading cards, and more!
• Outstanding value: only $5.99!!
★★★ STEEL STRIDER ★★★★
Created by ASTRO PORT
ASTRO PORT is a three-man Japanese development team whose collective message to the world is, ‘This is how fun action shooting games can be!” ASTRO PORT’s deep catalog of solid shooting games also includes Supercharged Robot Vulkaiser, ARMED SEVEN, Witch-bot Meglilo, SATAZIUS, and GIGANTIC ARMY.
Run & gun action from the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, SATAZIUS, and Supercharged Robot VULKAISER!
Overview:
STEEL STRIDER is the follow up to the acclaimed GIGANTIC ARMY and pays homage to the great run and gun games such as Turrican and Super Contra, but adds mouse / dual analogue stick-operated weapons!It is the second half of the twentieth century. A long period of galaxy-wide conflict and turmoil is finally drawing to a close, but skirmishes and large scale crime are still commonplace, some criminal operations possess personnel and armaments equivalent to small armies. The official peace-keeping authorities are insufficiently equipped tackle these threats, and the galactic military lacks the flexibility to effectively neutralize them.
There exists, however, a secret organization that secretly strives to preserve peace in the galaxy: ARGO EXPRESS. When ARGO EXPRESS receives word of emergencies such as distress signals or major crime outbreaks, they dispatch a carrier ship disguised as a freighter to rush to the scene and resolve the situation. STEEL STRIDER is the story of an ARGO EXPRESS operative and Gemini-class MCR (Manned Combat Robot) pilot who troubleshoots emergencies in planets around the galaxy.
Features:
• 4 planets of intense mech-shooting action to clear!• Mid and end level bosses of gargantuan proportions to take down!
• Four difficulty modes from ‘Easy’ to ‘Insane’ to cater for all skill levels!
• 8 upgradeable weapons with which to mete out galactic justice!
• Jetpack to give your mech satisfying maneuverability and defensive options!
• Keyboard and mouse or dual analog stick controls!
• Achievements, online leader boards, trading cards, and more!
• Outstanding value: only $5.99!!
★★★ STEEL STRIDER ★★★★
Created by ASTRO PORT
ASTRO PORT is a three-man Japanese development team whose collective message to the world is, ‘This is how fun action shooting games can be!” ASTRO PORT’s deep catalog of solid shooting games also includes Supercharged Robot Vulkaiser, ARMED SEVEN, Witch-bot Meglilo, SATAZIUS, and GIGANTIC ARMY.
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User Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
3 user reviews
100%
Positive
User #948384
english
2 hrs at review
User #439390
english
21 min at review
Solid.
User #407970
english
16 min at review
SO goddamn fun, i cannot even put it into words. great looking graphics too, i love the art style.
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 2000, XP, 7, or 8
- Processor: Pentium 4 1.4GHz or better
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: NDIVIA Geforce series, AMD(ATI) Radeon series
- Storage: 100 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectSound-compatible Sound Card
FAQ
How much does STEEL STRIDER cost?
STEEL STRIDER costs $5.99.
What are the system requirements for STEEL STRIDER?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 2000, XP, 7, or 8 Processor: Pentium 4 1.4GHz or better Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: NDIVIA Geforce series, AMD(ATI) Radeon series Storage: 100 MB available space Sound Card: DirectSound-compatible Sound Card
What platforms is STEEL STRIDER available on?
STEEL STRIDER is available on Windows PC, Linux.
Is STEEL STRIDER worth buying?
STEEL STRIDER has 100% positive reviews from 3 players.
When was STEEL STRIDER released?
STEEL STRIDER was released on Nov 12, 2015.
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