Shadow Strike

Shadow Strike is a straightforward 2D platformer with a simple threat behind every screen: enemies here are armed, and traps do not give second chances. Stars scattered through each level mark the path forward, but grabbing them usually means crossing ground an enemy is already watching.

What separates the levels is movement more than combat. The jet-pack and shoe-jet dash both let you skip past ground hazards that would otherwise force a fight, so a run through a level often comes down to picking which threats to dodge and which to engage. Missing a jump or walking into a trap ends the run immediately, so momentum matters as much as aim.

How to play

Move left and right to explore each level, collecting stars along the way while watching for armed enemies and hidden traps. Jump to clear gaps and low obstacles, use the jet-pack for longer vertical boosts, and use the shoe-jet for a fast ground dash past danger. Fight enemies with your attack button when a fight is unavoidable. Reach the level exit with the stars you collected to complete the mission - touching a trap or taking a hit ends it early.

Controls

A to move left, D to move right, W to jump, J for the jet-pack, and K for the shoe-jet dash. An attack button is used to fire on enemies, though the source instructions were cut off before naming its key - check the in-game icon for the exact binding. Mobile players get on-screen touch buttons instead.