Strider (arcade game) Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
| Strider | |
| Developer: | Capcom |
| Publisher: | Capcom |
| Release date: | 1989 |
| Genre: | Platform game |
| Game modes: | Up to 2 players, alternating turns |
| Cabinet: | Standard |
| Controls: | Joystick; 2 buttons |
| Monitor | |
| Orientation: | Horizontal |
| Type: | Raster, standard resolution |
| Notes | |
| None | |
In the game, the player takes control of Strider Hiryu, a ninja-style warrior who must defeat a legendary being known as Grandmaster Meio. Meio has observed Earth from his dwelling in a far off galaxy, and has created a space station (known as "The Third Moon"), between Earth and its original moon in order to rule earth and continue observation. The year is 2048. Armed with a sword known as a "cipher," Hiryu must travel around the globe (including the Soviet Union and the Amazon Rainforest) to find and destroy the evil being. Throughout his travels Strider encounters many power-ups, including robotic animals called "Options" (a hawk and a leopard) which help him defeat enemies. He also has the ability to latch onto walls and ceilings using a metallic hook — an aspect which set the game apart from other platformers.
Strider became one of Capcom's early hits before Street Fighter II, revered for its innovative gameplay and multilingual voice clips during cutscenes (presented in Japanese, Russian, and English). It was soon released onto various home consoles, including the Famicom and Sega Megadrive, as well as their American counterparts, the NES and Sega Genesis.
Strider Hiryu was resurrected in 1998 as a character in the Marvel vs. Capcom series of fighting games, and a 3D platform sequel, Strider 2, was released into arcades in 1999.