When it works, Strafe is a generally entertaining retro-styled shooter that mixes procedurally generated levels into an experience strongly reminiscent of Quake. It's a great concept that usually comes together, but between the quirks of randomization, po...
Abstract: Strafe is relentless, from the time you select your primary weapon and step into the teleporter that kicks off your run to the time you reach the credits, hands shaking after the onslaught.Strafe is a shooter so outrageously in your face that its first pa...
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Published: 2017-05-09, Author: Rick , review by: eurogamer.net
Abstract: What's the most important component of a good FPS? Is it violence? No. Is it smart level design? That can certainly make your shooter interesting and memorable, but it isn't a prerequisite to enjoyment. Is it fast movement? Again, that won't hurt your cha...
Blood-splattered retro visuals, Looks, feels and sounds like a lost nineties classic, Exciting hardcore action gunplay, Stuffed with secrets and smart ideas
If you're looking for a challenging, retro-style FPS that takes no prisoners, STRAFE has you covered. It has the replayability and difficulty of a perma-death roguelike wrapped in the style and attitude of a classic nineties shooter. Yet where Wolfenstein...
Strafe has the look and style to stand out, but Pixel Titans should have been focusing on making sure the game was not only fully functional, but actually fun to play, as well...
Published: 2017-05-09, Author: Peter , review by: destructoid.com
Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash. How we score: The Destructoid Reviews Guide...
Published: 2017-05-09, Author: Michael , review by: gamespot.com
Infectious electronic soundtrack that exudes charisma, Shooting and movement coalesce perfectly, Elegant, yet gruesome retro presentation and aesthetic, Roguelike structure makes for thrilling runs, especially lategame, Weapon variability and item system
Becomes repetitive after a while, Technical issues, like enemies shooting through walls, can ruin a run, Many guns lack impact
Published: 2017-05-09, Author: Sean , review by: Gamingnexus.com
Abstract: Strafe is not what I was expecting. Developer Pixel Titans billed it as an homage to mid-90s shooters, particularly the original Quake, and while Strafe is exactly that stylistically, in terms of gameplay it's a whole different animal. This threw me off q...
When it works, Strafe is a generally entertaining retro-styled shooter that mixes procedurally generated levels into an experience strongly reminiscent of Quake. It's a great concept that usually comes together, but between the quirks of randomization, po...
