Didn't expect it to, but this completely drug my attention away from 150 other games in my library. Shadow of Mordor and Far Cry 4 sit unfinished while I 100% Strider.

Combines the best of the Metroidvania concept. Fast, fluid controls; large, open levels that reward exploration; a challenge level that stays pleasantly consistent.

Each weapon and technique upgrade becomes an additional arrow in the quiver, giving you more options for clearing masses of enemies, without ever turning it to mindless easy mode.

Didn't expect it to, but this completely drug my attention away from 150 other games in my library. Shadow of Mordor and Far Cry 4 sit unfinished while I 100% Strider. Combines the best of the Metroidvania concept. Fast, fluid controls; large, open levels that reward exploration; a challenge level that stays pleasantly consistent. Each weapon and technique upgrade becomes an additional arrow in the quiver, giving you more options for clearing masses of enemies, without ever turning it to mindless easy mode.