STRIKERS 1945
- April 30, 2020
- Zerodiv
Get on SteamStrikers 1945 is a classic vertical-scrolling shooter game, originally released in arcades, where you control World War II-era fighters and battle against futuristic mechs and bosses. With customizable difficulty and controls, players can power up their planes and dodge enemy bullets using a variety of sub-weapons and bombs. The game now features online rankings, allowing you to compete with strikers worldwide.
Reviews
- Great accessibility with multiple difficulty options, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced players.
- Fun and addictive gameplay with solid graphics and sound, capturing the essence of classic arcade shooters.
- Offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre, with a faithful port that includes various features like Tate mode and Score Attack.
- The port feels barebones, lacking essential features like a practice mode, save states, and a quit button.
- Visual presentation suffers from excessive letterboxing and borders, detracting from the overall experience.
- Gameplay can be frustrating due to hit detection issues and the difficulty spikes, especially in later levels.
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its nostalgic 90's vibe and find it fitting for the game's theme, others feel it lacks excitement and has not aged well. Overall, it serves its purpose but may not appeal to everyone.
“I really like the music, filled with all the 90's goodness the game has to offer.”
“Back to the game, the graphics are nice and sharp, the music is excellent.”
“Nothing too exciting added and the soundtrack hasn't aged too well, but all-in-all you can't go wrong with this classic for $10.”
“The visuals, sound, and music may not be to everyone's liking.”
“The sound and music aren't anything special, but they work for the theme the developers are going for.”
“Nothing too exciting has been added, and the soundtrack hasn't aged too well, but all in all, you can't go wrong with this classic for $10.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their sharpness and nice effects, though the overall aesthetic and muted color palette may not appeal to all players. Additionally, the accompanying music is highlighted as excellent, enhancing the overall visual experience.
“Nice graphics, great effects.”
“Back to the game, the graphics are nice and sharp, the music is excellent.”
“The visuals, sound, and music may not be to everyone's liking.”
“I personally don't mind the Strikers 1945 general WWII aesthetic and overall muted palette.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it generic and unsatisfactory, while others praise its fun mechanics, great level design, and engaging boss battles. Overall, the experience seems to vary significantly among players.
“Fun gameplay, great level design, cool bosses, epic action.”
“Not very satisfactory gameplay.”
“The gameplay is very generic and weak, and I already saw the whole game six times.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is poorly conveyed within the game, relying on subpar English that resembles 90s machine translation, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the narrative lacks depth, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics like energy loss and combat strategies.
“Nothing of the story is relayed in the game itself, and what writing it has is in terrible English, reminiscent of 90s machine translation.”
“The narrative is disjointed and fails to engage the player, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
“Character development is minimal, making it difficult to care about their fates or motivations.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing challenges, particularly the "monkey difficulty," which users find entertaining and comical.
“Ohhh, and that monkey difficulty is just too funny!”
