Strinova is available to download via theofficial websiteand their own launcher, or viaSteam.
The 2D mechanic is called Stringification and is the bedrock that the game is built around.
The characters, known as Agents, have a range of different playstyles.
I spent my time with Maddelena, a character who specializes in paint bombs and tracking enemies.
The abilities are impactful and require the sort of coordination that might make Strinova a pretty enjoyable competitive game.
During the match you could choose upgrades for your skills and weapons, much like CounterStrikes buy system.
You earn points in-game that rely on your performance between rounds.
There’s ranked matchmaking, a payload game mode, the classic bomb-planting arena mode, and team deathmatch.
While you play you’ll earn Dream Tokens, which can be used to purchase new Agents.
Health can be restored in-game with healing grenades or via support characters.
Characters
The agents have their own personalities in a way that fans of anime always connect with.
The agents belong to one of three factions in the game: P.U.S., The Scissors, and Urbino.
These factions have their own motives in the story of the game.
The Urbino remains mostly neutral.
Overall, Strinova has taken me by surprise as a very thought-out and complete anime shooter.
I can see this being a sleeper hit with competitive shooter players.
Selected streamers who broadcast Strinova will also be offering high-value rewards totaling around $10,000.
