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 customizable controls and a variety of strike suits keeps the action engaging.
- The game offers a satisfying challenge with wave-based survival mechanics and the ability to summon reinforcements.
- Controls can be clunky and difficult to master, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- Lack of a story mode and repetitive gameplay may lead to boredom for some players.
- Technical issues, including crashes and performance problems on modern hardware, detract from the overall experience.
- story62 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The reviews for the "story" aspect of the game highlight a significant absence of narrative content, with many players noting that "Strike Suit Infinity" lacks any meaningful story or overarching goals, focusing instead on wave-based combat. While some appreciate the freedom from a tedious plot, others express disappointment over the lack of a campaign, suggesting that those seeking a story-driven experience should opt for "Strike Suit Zero" instead. Overall, the consensus is that the game prioritizes combat over storytelling, resulting in a more arcade-like experience.
“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'.”
“Infinity offers all the combat fun of Zero without the sub-par story.”
“I prefer a story-based space sim and enjoyed Strike Suit Zero.”
“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 till you die to get the high score space shooter.”
- music43 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and immersive qualities, enhancing the fast-paced gameplay and fitting seamlessly with the action. While some tracks are recycled from previous titles, they remain enjoyable and contribute to the overall excitement, making players feel engaged and pumped during combat. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, elevating the gaming experience significantly.
“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.”
“Awesome music, too, and quite challenging, with a variety of unlockable weapons to keep the replay value high.”
“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 own 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 like I didn't waste my money.”
- gameplay42 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Strike Suit Infinity" is characterized by fast-paced, arcade-style space combat that is both exciting and challenging, featuring a unique strike mode mechanic that enhances the experience. While some players appreciate the smooth controls and replayability, others find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with issues such as slow loading times and a steep learning curve. Overall, it offers a visually appealing and enjoyable experience for fans of the genre, despite some criticisms regarding its complexity and content limitations.
“Great arcade shooter with a fun, unique mechanic.”
“The core gameplay is fast-paced, exciting, and the strike mode mechanic offers an open space shooter experience that no other game can quite match.”
“Classic arcade style shooting in space with transforming robots, beautiful scenery, simple but satisfying gameplay, and plenty of replayability.”
“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.”
- graphics35 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 9 % 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 crisp and immersive graphics that enhance the overall gameplay. Despite some critiques regarding the game's substance, the visual presentation remains a standout feature, contributing to its appeal as an arcade-style shooter.
“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.”
“Graphically stunning and great gameplay.”
“3) Zero received a so-called 'director's cut' as a paid update which improved graphics at the expense of breaking shadows.”
“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.”
“Despite its vivid graphics, Infinity is a colorless and bland experience.”
- optimization14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting poor frame rates 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 intense battles, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. While some users note that it runs adequately on lower-end systems, the overall consensus is that serious technical issues hinder the game's performance.
“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.”
“Well optimized and runs fine on slower systems, but the aiming controls render it unplayable for me.”
“Performance on a modern system (RTX 3060) is really bad.”
“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.”
“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.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it highly engaging due to varied setups and unlockable content, others feel it lacks depth after initial playthroughs. Many appreciate the beautiful graphics and satisfying gameplay, which contribute to a desire to replay levels for improvement. Overall, the experience can be enjoyable for those who appreciate arcade-style mechanics, but it may not hold long-term interest for everyone.
“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 after 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.”
- atmosphere4 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, feeling that they detract from the overall experience, particularly during intense dogfights.
“This is a gorgeous game with an immersive atmosphere that put me in the cockpit.”
“The atmosphere is really fast-paced and very engaging.”
“I don't like flight controls in space because there's no atmosphere in space.”
“They have no atmosphere.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization of Strike Suit Infinity has been 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 community forums are cluttered with poorly written advertisements and a lack of developer updates, further diminishing its perceived value.
“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.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems designed to squeeze every last dollar from players without offering substantial value in return.”
“The game is riddled with microtransactions that disrupt the experience and make it feel like a constant push to spend more money.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, "Strike Suit Infinity" is considered stable, with users noting that 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 deemed feasible without significant issues.
“If you are chasing 100% achievements, then it’s easily possible, and doesn’t seem as buggy as Strike Suit Zero was.”
“Strike Suit Infinity works well in NVIDIA 3D Vision, with only minor glitches in the menus.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be less tedious compared to similar titles, as it eliminates slow and easy segments during story missions, resulting in a more enjoyable experience. However, some users still encounter unexpected challenges while grinding, leading to frustrating moments.
“However, not knowing I was grinding my strike suit, I blew up while testing it. Whoops.”
“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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as a blend of frustration and comedy, providing players with a uniquely entertaining experience that balances rage with laughter.
“Rage, but totally hilarious.”
