Major Stryker
- May 5, 2014
- 3D Realms
Get on Steam"Major Stryker" is a classic arcade-style shoot 'em up game. As the titular Major Stryker, players must pilot a powerful fighter ship through various levels, battling alien enemies and bosses. The game features fast-paced action, upgradable weapons, and a humorous tone, making it a fun and challenging experience for fans of the genre.
Reviews
- A nostalgic trip down memory lane for those who played it in the 90s, maintaining the same fun gameplay as before.
- The game features solid retro shooter mechanics with enjoyable graphics and a catchy soundtrack.
- It's a challenging yet addictive experience, offering a good mix of difficulty levels for both casual and hardcore players.
- Controls can feel clunky, especially with speed power-ups, which may detract from the overall experience.
- The game has not aged well visually, and the hitbox for the ship is larger than the ship itself, making it frustrating at times.
- As a retro title, it lacks modern quality-of-life features, making it feel outdated and sometimes overly difficult.
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a vibrant color palette that evokes nostalgia for mid-90s gaming, but they can become overwhelming during intense bullet hell sequences, making it difficult to track enemy shots against similar backgrounds. While the visuals may not have aged well, they effectively support the game's solid fundamentals and are complemented by a fitting soundtrack. Overall, the graphics deliver a pleasant experience, albeit with some design flaws that can hinder gameplay.
“There's not a lot of bells & whistles to its gameplay, but it does the fundamentals well and backs them up with the pleasant, popping palette and visuals, along with a solid soundtrack common to Apogee's particular flavor in the mid-90s.”
“It's not aged that great graphically, but it still plays as good as it did back on the DOS systems, like I remember when I was a kid.”
“The enemies are basic and predictable, but eventually you end up in this bullet hell mode where there is a lot going on at once on screen, and the graphic design at some point actively impedes tracking—like enemy shots flashing and having almost exactly the same color palette as some of the backgrounds.”
“EGA graphics, AdLib music, Sound Blaster sound effects.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by a solid soundtrack that complements its straightforward gameplay, reminiscent of Apogee's style from the mid-90s. Reviewers highlight the memorable theme song and effective sound design, which includes EGA graphics and Adlib music, contributing significantly to the overall nostalgic presentation.
“There's not a lot of bells and whistles to its gameplay, but it does the fundamentals well and backs them up with the pleasant, popping palette and visuals, and a solid soundtrack common to Apogee's particular flavor in the mid-90s.”
“There's not a lot of bells and whistles to its gameplay, but it does the fundamentals well and backs them up with the pleasant, popping palette and visuals, along with a solid soundtrack common to Apogee's particular flavor in the mid-90s.”
“The overall presentation carries a lot of weight in this title to the point that, almost 30 years later, I can hear the theme song in my head as soon as I see an image of the title screen.”
“EGA graphics, AdLib music, Sound Blaster sound effects.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and focuses on solid fundamentals, enhanced by appealing visuals and a strong soundtrack reminiscent of Apogee's style from the mid-90s. While it lacks elaborate features, it effectively delivers an enjoyable experience.
“There's not a lot of bells and whistles to its gameplay, but it does the fundamentals well and backs them up with the pleasant, popping palette and visuals, along with a solid soundtrack common to Apogee's particular flavor in the mid-90s.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The storyline is straightforward, depicting a post-World War III Earth where most of humanity has perished and resources are scarce.
“The storyline is straightforward yet impactful: Earth survives World War III, leaving most of humanity dead and plagued by a lack of resources.”
“The narrative is engaging and thought-provoking, exploring themes of survival and resilience in a post-apocalyptic world.”
“The character development is rich, making you truly care about their struggles and triumphs in a devastated landscape.”
“The storyline is painfully simple: Earth survives World War III with most of humanity dead and plagued by a lack of resources.”
“The plot feels rushed and underdeveloped, leaving many questions unanswered.”
“Character motivations are weak, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”
