Strike Suit Infinity
- April 30, 2013
- Born Ready Games Ltd.
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamOk, cadet. This is it. All your training has brought you to this point - you are here for one reason only: to be the best. Strike Suit Infinity is a frantic high score chaser where your skill is the only thing that matters. Whatever combat experience you have had so far is considered irrelevant. There is no end to the enemies you will face. There is no winning. There is only the fight for surviv…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Visually stunning graphics and vibrant environments enhance the gameplay experience.
- Fast-paced, arcade-style combat with satisfying mechanics, especially in mech mode.
- Offers a fun and challenging experience for fans of space shooters and mecha combat.
- Controls can be clunky and difficult to master, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- Lacks a story mode and can become repetitive due to the wave-based structure.
- Technical issues, including performance problems on modern hardware, detract from the overall experience.
- story124 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The story aspect of "Strike Suit Infinity" is largely criticized for its absence, with many reviewers noting that the game lacks any narrative or overarching goals, focusing instead on wave-based combat. While some players appreciate the freedom from a monotonous story, others find the lack of context and replayability disappointing, suggesting that those seeking a narrative experience should opt for "Strike Suit Zero" instead. Overall, the game is described as an arcade-style shooter that prioritizes intense combat over storytelling.
“While there's no anime-inspired mech suits, the ship controls feel more intimate, the graphics are better, the explosions are bigger, and the plot is actually gripping--surprises work, your heart sinks at the enemy's doings, you hate command's 'intelligence'.”
“I prefer a story-based space sim, and enjoyed Strike Suit Zero.”
“If you want a story mode, buy Zero as well.”
“It gets a negative review because there is no story element, or even an over-arching goal.”
“There's no story to speak of, just wave after wave of intense space combat action.”
“No story, no shops, no goals, just an arcade style kill things until you die to get the high score space shooter.”
- music86 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and immersive qualities, effectively complementing the fast-paced gameplay and enhancing the overall experience. Many reviewers noted that the soundtrack, while occasionally recycled from the previous game, remains enjoyable and fitting for the action, with a techno-esque style that keeps players engaged. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and atmosphere.
“The music is energetic but also pleasant to listen to, putting you in the zone for every fight but never intruding or becoming obnoxious.”
“The soundtrack fits the game perfectly.”
“With all the bad and ugly though this game has an amazing soundtrack.”
“The music is pumping as with the first game, though it's all recycled from that game and does seem to loop continuously.”
“[spoiler]Put on your music because this game does not have much in that department.[/spoiler]”
“If I could just take the music out of the files, I would feel I didn't waste money.”
- gameplay84 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Strike Suit Infinity" is characterized by fast-paced, arcade-style space combat that offers a unique strike mode mechanic, providing an engaging experience for fans of the genre. While many players appreciate the smooth controls and replayability, some criticize the gameplay for being repetitive and lacking depth, with a steep learning curve and slow loading times detracting from the overall enjoyment. Despite these mixed feelings, the game is generally seen as a fun and challenging shooter, especially for those who enjoy space combat and mech elements.
“Great arcade shooter with a fun, unique mechanic.”
“Classic arcade style shooting in space with transforming robots, beautiful scenery (I've taken plenty of screenshots just of the environment because of how gorgeous it looks), simple but satisfying gameplay, plenty of replayability as you know you could do a level ever so slightly better than before.”
“Like Strike Suit Zero, Strike Suit Infinity is a fast-paced space combat game, similar to Freespace and Freelancer, with gameplay that requires speed, control, and timing similar to typical fighting games.”
“Despite the tutorial, gameplay is not intuitive and repetitive, maybe even pointless.”
“However, the actual implementation and mechanics of flying and fighting with my own robotech was dull and not very exciting.”
“For starters, the gameplay is repetitive.”
- graphics70 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Strike Suit Infinity" are widely praised for their stunning visuals, vibrant colors, and impressive particle effects, creating an engaging space combat experience. Players appreciate the clean aesthetic reminiscent of classic titles like Homeworld, with many noting the game's ability to deliver beautiful backdrops and sharp visuals during intense dogfights. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, despite some critiques regarding the lack of substance in gameplay.
“The visual aesthetic is clean and vibrant, and sort of reminiscent of Homeworld with the colored ship trails and bright backdrops.”
“The graphics are amazing and the sound design for everything in the game is perfect, including the music.”
“The visuals are stunning and beautiful; I don't care about graphics, but sometimes I look at the backgrounds with awe.”
“Despite its vivid graphics, Infinity is a colorless and bland experience.”
“Sure, the graphics are crisp and it has a bit of a twist to the whole dogfighting thing, but there's just some things about it that ruin the experience for me.”
“Visuals would help, but when you're trying to blast people out of the sky, I cannot see why you would focus on what your ship looks like.”
- optimization28 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting severe FPS drops and stuttering even on modern hardware like the RTX 3060. Many attribute these issues to flaws in the game's engine, which struggles with performance during large-scale battles, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. While some users note that it runs adequately on slower systems, the overall consensus is that optimization is a major concern that detracts from the game's enjoyment.
“There are a number of flight suits to choose from, each with different abilities in their suit mode, and individual stats that affect their performance in flight mode.”
“Every 3 levels or so you get a special stage where the enemy is limitless and you just have to survive. I think the round is like 5 minutes, but you get scored on your performance and can unlock ship upgrades to boost your energy levels, shields, etc.”
“There are some technical issues, especially regarding its optimization for today's hardware, that don't really interfere a lot in your gameplay no matter how much is happening all across the battlefield.”
“Performance on a modern system (RTX 3060) is really bad.”
“Serious performance issues with the engine itself; the engine slows down entirely with large amounts of ships, completely unrelated to the hardware power of your PC.”
“My PC is more than capable of running a game from 2013 at max settings with no performance issues, so I can only assume this happens due to flaws in the game's engine.”
- replayability20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it highly engaging due to its varied setups and unlockable content, others feel it lacks depth once the mechanics are mastered. Many appreciate the classic arcade style and beautiful visuals, which contribute to a satisfying experience, but some express boredom after a limited playtime. Overall, the game is designed with replayability in mind, though individual experiences may vary significantly.
“The game is very much designed with replayability in mind, with any given round being completely different depending on your setup and choice of reinforcements.”
“Classic arcade style shooting in space with transforming robots, beautiful scenery (I've taken plenty of screenshots just of the environment because of how gorgeous it looks), simple but satisfying gameplay, plenty of replayability as you know you could do a level ever so slightly better than before.”
“Awesome music, too, and quite challenging, with a variety of unlockable weapons to keep the replay value high.”
“With there being no story or replayability, I got bored with just 12 hours.”
“- Lacks replayability once you know what to expect and how to use money.”
“Strike Suit Infinity has slightly more replayability than Strike Suit Zero.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its immersive and gorgeous design, effectively placing players in the cockpit. However, some users express frustration with the flight controls during dogfights, feeling that they detract from the overall experience.
“This is a gorgeous game with an immersive atmosphere that put me in the cockpit.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly engaging and enhances the overall experience.”
“The game creates a captivating environment that draws you in and keeps you invested.”
“They have no atmosphere.”
“I don't like flight controls in space because there's no atmosphere in space.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of Strike Suit Infinity is criticized as a blatant cash grab, priced at $40 USD, which many users feel is unjustifiable given the availability of older AAA games for the same price. Additionally, the game's forums are cluttered with poorly written advertisements and outdated threads, indicating a lack of developer engagement.
“Strike Suit Infinity has the completely unhinged cash grab price of $40 USD, for which you could easily get any number of older AAA games.”
“They are now filled with heavily misspelled advertisement posts or old threads with no dev updates in sight.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, "Strike Suit Infinity" is considered stable, with users noting it is less buggy than its predecessor, "Strike Suit Zero." The game performs well, particularly in NVIDIA 3D Vision, though there are minor glitches in the menus. Achieving 100% completion is also reported to be feasible without significant issues.
“Strike Suit Infinity works well in NVIDIA 3D Vision, with only minor glitches in the menus.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be less tedious compared to previous titles, such as Strike Suit Zero, making the experience more enjoyable. However, some users have encountered unexpected challenges while grinding, leading to frustrating moments. Overall, the grinding is perceived as improved and more engaging.
“However, not knowing I was grinding my strike suit, I blew up while testing it. Woops.”
“It's like Strike Suit Zero, minus all the tedious, easy, slow parts during the story missions, so in a way, it's a lot better and more fun.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as both intense and comical, effectively blending elements of rage with hilarity, resulting in a uniquely entertaining experience.
“Rage, but totally hilarious.”
