VGSources / Games / Apogee Software
shooter game
Major Stryker
By Apogee Software, released 1 Jan 1993
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- DOS
What it is
Major Stryker is a shooter game from Apogee Software, released in 1993. You pilot an armored spacecraft through settings that include space stations, lava caves and alien cities, fighting Kreton invaders after World War III has left Earth’s military depleted. Its triple-parallax scrolling uses layered movement to create a sense of depth. The game includes EGA animated graphics with VGA compatibility and cinematic sequences, along with bonuses and secrets to find. Players can save and restore up to 10 games. It is a single-player game with partial controller support, including partial support for Xbox 360 controllers. Family Sharing is also listed. The listed platforms include Microsoft Windows, macOS and DOS; the Steam release lists Windows and macOS. Apogee Entertainment is the listed publisher.
What players like, and what they don't
- Save and restore up to 10 games
- Space stations, lava caves and alien cities
- Bonuses and secrets to discover
- Partial Xbox 360 Controller support
- Controller support is partial
- Steam platform listing excludes DOS
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player space shooter with multiple environments, save slots and partial controller support.
Major Stryker pairs a space-combat setting with varied environments, secrets and save slots. Consider its partial controller support and the platform list when deciding whether it fits your setup.
