Most critics agree the campaign serves primarily as a tutorial for beginners to learn complex flight mechanics before entering multiplayer.
While the original game lacked a story, EX includes a 15-mission campaign. However, critical reception for this mode is mixed to negative:
Strike Vector EX is a fast-paced aerial combat game that blends first-person shooter mechanics with high-speed dogfighting. It is an enhanced console version of the original PC title, Strike Vector, featuring updated graphics on Unreal Engine 4, a new single-player campaign, and refined controls for gamepads. Core Gameplay & Mechanics
The standout feature of Strike Vector EX is its dual movement modes, which players must switch between constantly to survive:
The game offers a variety of customizable weapons and gadgets, including gatling guns, homing missiles, stalker mines, and nanotechnology for mid-air repairs. Single-Player Campaign
Standard jet flight for high-speed travel, pursuit, and dodging incoming fire.