Warstride Challenges
- April 18, 2022
- Dream Powered Games
- 4h median play time
Warstride Challenges is immensely compelling and endlessly fun - and an absolute must-play for FPS fans.
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Warstride Challenges" is a fast-paced, intense FPS game where players race against the clock to kill hordes of demons and achieve high scores. With a variety of weapons and powers to unlock, players can compete against friends and global leaders for the top spot. The game emphasizes satisfying combat and encourages replayability through its die-and-retry system.
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Reviews
- Fast-paced gameplay with fluid movement mechanics that create an exhilarating experience.
- Satisfying gunplay and a variety of weapons that enhance the thrill of speedrunning through levels.
- Offers a significant amount of content with numerous levels and challenges, encouraging replayability and competition through leaderboards.
- Level design can be confusing and repetitive, leading to frustration during runs.
- Some mechanics, like the requirement for specific actions to defeat enemies, can feel gimmicky and detract from the overall flow of gameplay.
- Visuals and environments lack variety, making many levels feel similar and less memorable.
- gameplay23 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fluid movement and engaging mechanics, reminiscent of speedrun-focused titles like Neon White, offering a satisfying core loop and solid level design. However, some players find certain mechanics, such as the late-game rocket jump and collectible system, to detract from the overall experience, suggesting they disrupt the fast-paced nature of the game. While the game excels in adrenaline-pumping action and polished shooting mechanics, it may be too challenging for casual players, leading to mixed feelings about its accessibility.
“The movement is fluid, the gameplay is varied enough to be interesting while simple enough to be accessible.”
“The core gameplay loop is satisfying, the movement is smooth and addicting, and the animations are so meaty you just can't help but feel the adrenaline pumping when going through some of the levels.”
“An excellent and unique skill-based speedrun first-person shooter with fast-paced, parkour-esque movement mechanics.”
“The gameplay works fine, though one ability that's unlocked towards the very end of the game called [spoiler]rocket jump[/spoiler] is not well executed, and I wish it would have been either reworked or scrapped from the full release.”
“While in Neon White it was so much fun to explore shortcuts or other hidden possibilities to improve your time, there are no such mechanics in Warstride at all.”
“The graphics and mechanics are sweet, but the way the game requires you to use them is not conducive to a fun speedrunner experience.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their modern quality and smooth gameplay, offering a visually appealing experience reminiscent of classic arena shooters. However, some users note repetitive visuals and an overdone edgy aesthetic that detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the visuals are impressive, the integration with gameplay mechanics may not fully support a fun speedrunning experience.
“Great graphics, smooth gameplay.”
“It is an old-school arena shooter that combines the charm of the genre's pioneers with fresh ideas and modern graphics.”
“Lots of content, consistent gameplay, awesome visuals.”
“Repetitive visuals.”
“It feels like something I would have played a long time ago, like a Shockwave 3D flash game, but with better graphics than what that engine could handle.”
“The edgy aesthetic is meh... I find that it's overdone, and typically when games seem to be going for an ironic sort of angle.”
- music11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the solid and engaging soundtrack that enhances gameplay, others note the limited number of tracks available. Overall, the soundtrack is described as enjoyable and fitting for the game's fast-paced action, making it a highlight for those who appreciate dynamic music during gameplay.
“Bloody sick soundtrack that I still enjoy after so long.”
“Great soundtrack, fluid gameplay, insanely challenging and fun.”
“One thing worth mentioning is that the game doesn't have a whole lot of soundtracks, so hopefully you like what you get to hear by default or have an external playlist to listen to while playing.”
“If you're a speed runner and love a banging soundtrack, this is for you.”
“Level design, soundtrack, movement mechanics, and shooting mechanics are all solid with nothing to complain about.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional narrative, focusing instead on fast-paced gameplay reminiscent of titles like Neon White, but with a different aesthetic. While it offers various bonus levels and challenges, it does not provide a story-driven experience.
“Along with the story, there are various bonus levels and challenges, as well as a workshop where you can make your own level.”
“It shares a lot of similarities with Neon White but without any story.”
“☑ no story”
“If you are into first-person shooters that focus on speed-running like Neon White (minus story and aesthetic is switched to Doom), Warstride Challenges is a decent game to buy and play.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the optimization in the game to be well-balanced, providing a satisfying challenge that rewards skillful play without being overly complex. While some users report minor performance issues, the game remains accessible and enjoyable even on mid-range hardware, allowing for a sense of achievement with each medal earned.
“It's not the complexity that makes the challenge, it's the optimization.”
“The level of perfection for the highest medal is right in the sweet spot; you really feel like you've put up an amazing performance every time you get another platinum medal, but it's still always achievable for the average person familiar with movement shooters.”
“It's not the complexity that makes the challenge; it's the optimization.”
“World leaderboards should show your performance in percentile.”
“There are some performance issues here and there, but I'm not using the highest-end PC out there (GTX 960 for anyone wondering, probably no one).”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, offering fast-paced and challenging gameplay that encourages skill development. Players find it highly addictive, with a supportive community enhancing the experience.
“Fast-paced and challenging, with a lot of replayability and a huge skill ceiling.”
“Very difficult, very fun, very replayable.”
“Highly addicting and infinitely replayable, with a great community as well.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its unexpected elements, with players finding amusement in the idea of it being an arena shooter, suggesting a playful twist on genre expectations.
“The humor in this game is spot-on, making every encounter a laugh.”
“I love how the witty dialogue keeps the gameplay light and entertaining.”
“The quirky characters and their hilarious interactions add so much charm to the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report strong stability with the game, noting smooth performance and high frame rates, such as reaching 165fps on a 3060ti graphics card.
“Runs great! So far, I'm easily capped at 165 FPS on a 3060 Ti.”
