STRIDE

STRIDE
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

STRIDE is a VR App.

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." Developed using [[Unreal Engine00 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.

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."

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.

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