STRIDE
| STRIDE | |
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| Information | |
| VR/AR | Virtual Reality |
| Developer | Joy Way |
| Publisher | Joy Way |
| Platform | SteamVR |
| Device | Oculus Rift, Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality, HTC Vive |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Type | Full Game, Pre-Release |
| Genre | Action/Adventure, Sports, Simulation |
| Input Device | Tracked Motion Controllers |
| Play Area | Room-Scale, Standing, Seated |
| Game Mode | Singleplayer |
| Language | English |
| Rating | T |
| Release Date | Early Access (as of Sept 4, 2020) |
| Price | $19.99 |
| App Store | https://store.steampowered.com/app/1292040/STRIDE/ |
| Website | https://stride.joyway.games/ |
| Infobox Updated | June 14, 2021 |
Description
STRIDE is a parkour, VR action game where your agile movements are as important to game play as eliminating snipers as they present themselves across rooftops in a locked down city. The developer, Joy Wave, "set ourselves the task of realizing the real sensations of parkour from the comfort of your virtual reality headset," including a sense of "height, danger, and dynamic movement."[1] Developed using Unreal Engine 4, STRIDE offers 3 play modes - Endless, Arena, and Time Run - with another on the way - Story Mode. Story Mode is anticipated in Q3 2021, at which point Joy Wave intends to officially launch the game including improved mechanics.[2][3]
Use two controllers, one in each hand, to mirror your character's hands and latch on to each building as you vault, swing, and roll your way through the metropolis.
Features
- Endless mode - infinite level generation, must move forward and eliminate enemies using your 9mm gun as the city collapses behind you, increase your score as you go
- Arena mode - task-oriented play including collecting or stealing items, eliminating all enemies, or completing a route in a certain time frame
- Time Run mode - adapt to the routes generating before you to earn a top spot on the leaderboard
- Story mode - a narrative with multiple characters, coming soon
Reviews
As of June 14, 2021, 86% of reviews on Steam rated STRIDE positively. The average rating is "Very Positive."[1]
Jamie Feltham, a contributor at UploadVR, noted the natural feel and rhythm to running and vaulting, but improvements are needed to jumping to make the parkour a seamless experience. He also noted that due to the physicality of the game and that you have to use a PC-tethered VR headset, you'll be particularly aware of your headset's wiring during play. [5]
System Requirements
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290 or greater
- Storage: 2 GB available space
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