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PlatformHack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure

Boss Battles · Metroidvania · Sci-Fi

Strider's 2014 reboot expertly refines the Metroidvania formula with fluid, acrobatic combat. Players slice and dice through Kazakh City, upgrading the titular hero's abilities and uncovering a sprawling map that constantly loops back on itself for exploration. The game's defining feature is its kinetic energy: from the lightning-fast traversal to the satisfyingly brutal melee, Strider demands a masterful understanding of its movement mechanics and combat.

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Strider Hiryu, the original assassin that inspired many third person action titles returns in a completely new game for a new generation of gamers as he takes on the Grand Master Meio. Use an arsenal of moves and weapons against your enemies whilst slicing your way through a massive interconnected game world. From scorching enemies to freezing them in their tracks or deflecting a host of bullets, the indestructible plasma charged cypher offers a range of action tactics for players to use against their foes. Jump, climb and run through the expansive game world with the speed and agility of a ninja whilst climbing surfaces to gain that extra height and engaging the enemy from virtually any direction. From cybernetic soldiers to immense bio-mechanical creatures the enemy types in Strider guarantee engaging and unique combat challenges.

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2019 · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

Like Strider, this game thrusts you into a futuristic, dystopian world where you're a highly skilled operative. Instead of a plasma-powered glaive, you wield a Legion, a sentient weapon, in fast-paced, acrobatic combat against alien threats.

Why recommended

  • Engaging hack-and-slash combat with a unique chain mechanic that allows for dynamic enemy control and environmental interaction, similar to Strider's agile combat flow
  • Criteria - Action is central to the gameplay, featuring intense, stylish combat encounters against a variety of futuristic enemies, demanding quick reflexes and strategic use of Legions
  • Criteria - Adventure elements are prominent through exploration of Neo-Ark, uncovering secrets, and progressing through a strong narrative with distinct chapters and objectives
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While stepping into a new kingdom, Silksong promises the same intricate 2D platforming, challenging boss fights, and deep exploration that made its predecessor a modern classic, echoing Strider's blend of precise movement and intense combat.

Why recommended

  • Features a deep, interconnected world design where exploration is key, reminiscent of Strider's metroidvania-lite structure and rewarding discovery
  • Criteria - Challenging Difficulty is a core design pillar, with demanding platforming sections and intricate, multi-phase boss battles that require mastery of movement and combat mechanics
  • Criteria - Adventure is the driving force, as players explore a vast, mysterious new kingdom, uncover its lore, and overcome formidable obstacles
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78%

If the precision platforming and challenging environmental navigation of Strider appealed to you, N++ takes that to an extreme, offering hundreds of levels of pure, unadulterated, momentum-based platforming punishment.

Why recommended

  • Focuses on extremely precise, momentum-based platforming and movement, demanding mastery of controls similar to Strider's agile protagonist
  • Criteria - Challenging Difficulty is the game's raison d'être, with levels designed to test reflexes and timing to their absolute limits, featuring instant death traps and complex layouts
  • Criteria - Action is inherent in the fast-paced, fluid movement and evasion required to navigate its minimalist, trap-filled levels
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Embrace the role of a powerful, agile warrior in a fantastical world, much like Strider, but with a deep, mythologically-inspired setting and stunning visuals, offering intense action and challenging encounters.

Why recommended

  • Features fast-paced, skill-based combat against a variety of mythical creatures and bosses, requiring precise dodges, parries, and offensive maneuvers
  • Criteria - Action is at the forefront, with dynamic combat encounters that emphasize fluid movement and strategic use of abilities, reminiscent of Strider's combat flow
  • Criteria - Challenging Difficulty is expected, as the game draws inspiration from soulslike combat, promising demanding boss fights and enemy encounters that will test player skill
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