Reviewers love Strider!
Author: indiefoldcreator
Date:
Fri, 24 Jan 2025
Game: STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®
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.")
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