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Strider Release Dates Confirmed
February 5, in the year of
our Lord 2014 -- Capcom today announced that Strider
will officially release across North America on February 18th as
a $14.99 digital download title on PSN (PlayStation 4,
PlayStation 3), with the XBLA (Xbox One, Xbox 360) and PC
(Steam) versions out on February 19th. The original assassin
returns soon, along with two all-new Challenge Modes and a slew
of extras and bonus content that are sure to please Strider fans
of all ages.
Revealed today, two new Challenge Modes have been added to the
core Story Mode included in Strider. Beacon Run offers a “speed
run” race style mode that gives players a white-knuckled
experience, challenging them to hit consecutive checkpoints
while slicing through enemies, in the shortest amount of time.
Survival Mode tests player’s combat skills with a variety of
different item and ability load outs, as waves of progressively
difficult and diverse enemies converge on Strider Hiryu.
Global online leaderboards track both Challenge Modes, as well
as Story Mode times and status results. Whether competing
against the world’s best speed runners or going head-to-head
against friends, players can track their stats via the Strider
leaderboards, which introduce an addictive layer of depth and
replayability.
Furthermore, players can unlock new sets of costumes by
uncovering the vestiges of Striders fallen in battle against
Grand Master Meio’s evil empire. Unlock all costumes to have
access to a full array of customization options, allowing
players to create their own unique and playable Strider
character.
About Strider
Strider features the same franchise hallmarks of fluid,
lightning quick side scrolling combat and free-flowing traversal
through the expansive interconnected metropolis of Kazakh City.
Perform breakneck acrobatic jumps and mid-air flips while
slicing through Strider’s varied enemy types with Hiryu’s
indestructible ‘Cypher’, a plasma charged weapon that can take
on a number of properties. Alternatively, use the climb sickle
to gain the high ground, and hit enemies with a surprise Kunai
attack or call on support companions for some extra muscle when
the going gets tough. Strider is developed by Double Helix
Games, in conjunction with Capcom.