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Strider

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Also known as
Strider Hiryū ストライダー飛竜

Control Hiryu, a futuristic ninja, through five levels using acrobatics and a plasma sword to defeat Grand Master Meio.

Strider was originally released in arcades in 1989, and the NES version was also released in 1989. The NES port was developed by Capcom and published by Capcom in Japan and by U.S. Gold in North America, both in 1989.


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About Strider

Strider is set in a futuristic Russia during the year 2048. The player controls Hiryu, an operative designated as a Super A-Class Strider, who is tasked with stopping Grand Master Meio's plan for universal domination.

Gameplay involves navigating through five distinct levels, where the protagonist can run, jump, and climb across various surfaces including walls. His primary weapon is a plasma sword known as a Cypher, used to combat robotic enemies and human guards. Each level culminates in a confrontation with a boss character.