Strafe (2017) · Tastebuds

Strafe is a singleplayer 3D action experience where the player can pick up a gun and shoot hordes of things in the face. The developers have created technology that changes the levels every time you play for endless replayability.

Shooter Indie Arcade Action Science fiction retro bloody parody roguelike fast paced procedural generation crowdfunding - kickstarter daily challenge deliberately retro extreme violence playstation experience 2016 pax east 2016PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

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Plot-driven, unpretentious, relentless and nostalgic.

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DestructoidPeter GlagowskiMay 20178.5/10
STRAFE may not be a classic and it definitely has issues, but it's fun enough for anyone who wants a nostalgia trip. Hopefully others feel the same way, but I kind of expect most people will pass on it. That is their loss.
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GameSpotMichael HighamMay 20178/10
Strafe doesn't do too much, but its exceptional execution and unique charm make for a truly intense, old-school FPS experience.
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Paste MagazineCameron KunzelmanMay 20178/10
As I shoot robot enemies and monsters who want to slice me up, I am delighted. The screen goes red every time. I hit the restart button with a smile on my face.
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Metro GameCentralMay 20174/10
A loveable slice of 90s nostalgia, but compared to shooters both new and old it's surprisingly limp and inappropriately difficult.
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Rocket ChainsawAndrew CathieMay 20171.5/5 stars
If you feel like playing an old-style game brought to today’s standards, there are plenty of other games that are more deserving of your money.
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About the game

Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Developer: Pixel Titans
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Released: May 9, 2017
Modes: Single player
Perspective: First person, Virtual Reality
Engine: Unity

IGDB rating 6.6/10 from 18 ratings.

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