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Strife: Veteran Edition

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Strife: Veteran Edition

Hailed as the original FPS-RPG game that spawned countless imitators, Strife: Veteran Edition is a love letter to the classic from 1996.

Action RPG FPS Classic Retro
Last tracked players
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Steam reviews
89.8% positive
617 reviews · via SteamSpy

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The Original Strife is back!


Hailed as the original FPS-RPG game that spawned countless imitators, Strife: Veteran Edition is a love letter to the classic from 1996.

New Features Include:

  • Support for high resolutions, with proper aspect ratio.
  • OpenGL for video backend to provide portability and support for vertical sync.
  • Dynamic lighting and bloom
  • Widescreen support.
  • Ability to freely rebind all keyboard, mouse, and gamepad inputs.
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards

Completion of missing and unfinished options in the original game, such as:

  • The planned "Capture the Chalice” multi-player mode.
  • Marking of current objectives on the auto-map.
  • Special HUD for the Torpedo weapon



Immerse yourself in this all-consuming epic quest that for the first time combines riveting role-playing adventure with the spectacular Doom 3D engine! -An evil presence has implanted itself in the fabric of our world. Play the role of spy, assassin, warrior and thief as you are lured into the darkest and most perilous adventure of your life. You´ll have Blackbird on your side - a seductive underground agent that will provide you with clues as you encounter progressively more sinister foes. Be strong, and trust no one.

FULLY INTERACTIVE WORLD
The elaborate virtual environment offers 28 interconnected levels covering over 200 square miles. Explore medieval towns and industrial complexes filled with pitfalls and perils, ending in a final confrontation that will reveal the planet's darkest secrets.

AN AWESOME ARSENAL
From the silent but lethal crossbow to the breathtaking flame thrower, you'll toast, mince and vaporize your opponents in your search to control the ultimate weapon of mass destruction- the Sigil.

NAIL-BITING NARRATIVE
In your role as resistance fighter, you'll conspire with allies to demolish the fanatical ranks of the order from the inside out. Provides an engaging complex storyline and a multitude of dramatic voice-overs.



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This underappreciated FPS from 1996 was a step on the path that led to games like Deus Ex Widescreen update Small update + Linux build
System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7
  • Processor: 1.0 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 100% DirectX compatible graphics
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX compatible onboard / dedicated device

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 and later
  • Processor: 1.5 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 100% DirectX compatible graphics
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX compatible onboard / dedicated device

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: OS X 10.9
  • Processor: 1.0 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card or onboard graphics compatible with OpenGL
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% CoreAudio compatible card or onboard sound

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: OS X Leopard 10.9 or later
  • Processor: 1.5 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card or onboard graphics compatible with OpenGL
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% CoreAudio compatible card or onboard sound

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
  • Processor: 1.0 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card or onboard graphics compatible with OpenGL
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any ALSA supported card on onboard audio

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS or newer
  • Processor: 1.5 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card or onboard graphics compatible with OpenGL
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any ALSA supported card or onboard audio
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Nightdive Studios, Atari
Brazilian rating
14
Steam Germany rating
16
Achievements
20
Controller support
partial
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Partial Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Windows: unknown
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unknown
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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (1)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesNo

Third-party requirements shown by Steam

Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Strife: Veteran Edition EULA
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Buy Verdict

Buy — $1.49.

Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 85% off.

▲ ~46 days until next sale

Value Score

Fair Value — 38th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 38th percentile. Priced as Market at $1.49.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 35%
Value Ratio Top 62%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Strife: Veteran Edition worth buying right now?
Buy — $1.49. Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 85% off.
When does Strife: Veteran Edition go on sale?
Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 85% off.
Is Strife: Veteran Edition free to play?
Strife: Veteran Edition costs $1.49 on Steam.
What genre is Strife: Veteran Edition?
Strife: Veteran Edition is a Action, RPG game.
Who developed Strife: Veteran Edition?
Strife: Veteran Edition was developed by Rogue Entertainment and published by Nightdive Studios.
What platforms does Strife: Veteran Edition support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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