Review: Strikers Edge (PlayStation 4)

Strikers Edge is a medieval dodgeball with weapons, ancient warriors and special powers. Challenge your opponents in online and local multiplayer, ascend to the top of the ladder and become the best striker!

Pros:

• Pixel art graphics.
• 1.49GB Download size.
• Platinum trophy.
• Three modes- Online, Local and campaign.
• Optional tutorial section.
• Extras- Full stats breakdown.
• Online- Normal and custom 1V1 and 2V2.
• Eight characters each with different abilities.
• Three difficulties- Easy, Normal and hard.
• Gameplay is that of Dodgeball esque, you fire at each other and must get your opponents health to zero.
• Lightening fast loading times.
• Really easy to get into.
• A handful of locations each looking and feeling different.
• Each character has their own story, Checkmarks against each difficulty helps you know your progress.
• Charge attacks.
• Arcade feels.
• Headshot complete with callouts.
• Projectiles can collide and disappear.
• The story mode is short but full of lore.
• Decent soundtrack.
• On-screen arrows will show you where shots will go.
• Can block attacks.
• Slow-mo can occur on near misses and hits.
• Addictive multiplayer game.
• Excellent couch co-op party game.

Cons:

• The story is really short.
• Content feels a bit on the light side from arenas to characters and modes available to you.
• Arrow markers really clutter up the screen.
• Some dubious AI tactics.
• Few color/graphical glitches on certain screens.
• No invert axis option.