The Strike

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The Strike is a single player sport game. It was developed by Bass Pro Shops and was released on January 7, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"The Strike: Bass Pro Shops Edition" is a hunting simulation game that transports players to various scenic locations across North America. With a wide range of weapons, gear, and animals to hunt, players must master the art of stalking, tracking, and shooting. The game features authentic environments, dynamic weather systems, and realistic ballistics for an immersive hunting experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

graphics6 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed it on older consoles like the Wii and Xbox.
Gameplay is simple and fun, making it a great casual fishing game with enjoyable boat mechanics.
The game features a variety of fishing locations and techniques, providing a realistic fishing experience despite its dated graphics.

Graphics and sound quality are poor, making the game feel outdated compared to newer titles.
The game requires an online connection to play, which is not clearly stated, leading to frustration for offline players.
There are limited options for graphics settings and key bindings, which can hinder the overall gaming experience.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated and reminiscent of earlier console ports, particularly for a title released in 2009. While some players managed to enhance the visuals by adjusting settings, the overall consensus is that the graphics are poor and lack modern options, detracting from the experience despite the enjoyable gameplay.
- “Graphics are great; play in 1920 x 1080 mode by manually editing the 'steam/steamapps/common/strike/editdata/system/settings' file using Notepad.”
- “Fun, though dated graphics; looks like a Wii console port, but it works well with an Xbox controller.”
- “Need more games like this or Rapala Pro Fishing with updated graphics and sound.”
- “There were no options for graphics and resolution.”
- “Poor graphics.”
- “The graphics might be ok if the game was released earlier than 2005, but for a game that came out in 2009, it's really lacking.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is described as simple and enjoyable, making it a great option for casual fishing game enthusiasts, despite the graphics being subpar. Players find it comparable to other fishing titles like Trophy Bass 4 and appreciate its fun factor.
- “A great casual fishing game. I've tried a few and enjoyed Trophy Bass 4 & The Strike; gameplay-wise, they compare well, plus I'm a fan of Bass Pro Shops.”
- “The graphics may suck, but the gameplay is pretty simple and is pretty fun as far as fishing games go.”
story
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The story aspect appears to be lacking depth and engagement, as users express frustration and a sense of futility in their gaming experience, particularly in relation to fishing games.