Strider - review by Mean Machines Sega magazine Lookback - Reviews

Capcom's legendary coin-op was converted on to the Master System and met with very a decidedly lukewarm reception from the MEAN MACHINES boys.

What we said then

Presentation: 70%
A pretty title screen, but that's about it. No gameplay options or anything.
Graphics: 77%
The backdrops are good and the sprites are great.
Sound: 33%
The Master System attempts to sound like the coin-op and fails abysmally.
Playability: 72%
Dodging the enemy flak is rather difficult, and the task soon annoys beyond belief.
Lastability: 61%
Five large levels, but the frustrating gameplay and poor control method is incredibly off-putting.
Overall: 67%
A great looking conversion, but Strider's high frustration level and poor playability makes it a big disappointment to play.

JAZ: As it stands, even the biggest fans of the coin-op will be very disappointed.
MATT: To say I'm disappointed with this is the greatest understatement of the year. Strider may have smooth scrolling and okay sprites, but the playability is sadly lacking.

JAZ: I thought it was flaccid then, and it looks flatulent now. Graphics and sound down by 12%, playability 54%, testability 42% and overall 47%. Whichever way you look at this, it's simply a very farty game.
RICH: I think the reviewers were more than generous with this limp conversion of the arcade giant. It got a pretty average mark, but looking at it now, I see a below average game. Deduct 15% from each mark.
Rating: 47
Reviewer: Mean Machines Sega magazine Lookback
Region: UK
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