Fit check
Is STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜® worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action players who want rapid side-scrolling combat
- Fans of ninja-themed protagonists who want a Strider Hiryu adventure
- Players who prefer exploration across connected environments with climbing
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow-paced experience may find the rapid movement and combat too intense
- Players looking for a simple sequence of separate stages may not prefer the connected world structure
- Players seeking a climbing-focused puzzle game may find the combat emphasis unsuitable
Our take on STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®
The defining detail is the combination of rapid side-scrolling combat with a connected world that supports running, climbing, and attacks from varied directions.
What is STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®?
Strider is a side-scrolling action adventure in which Strider Hiryu faces Grand Master Meio.
The game takes place across a large connected world that supports running, jumping, climbing, and attacks from different directions. Strider uses a plasma-powered cypher that can burn enemies, freeze them, or deflect bullets. The combat roster includes cybernetic soldiers and large bio-mechanical creatures. Movement and fighting are closely linked, allowing Strider to climb surfaces, gain height, and engage enemies while moving through the environment. The game presents a new adventure for the returning assassin character Strider Hiryu.
How STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜® plays
- 01Plasma cypher effects
- The weapon can burn foes, freeze them in place, and redirect incoming bullets.
- 02Connected world movement
- The environment supports running, jumping, climbing, and gaining height on surfaces.
- 03Enemy variety
- Opponents include cybernetic soldiers and large bio-mechanical creatures.
- 04Multi-direction combat
- Encounters can begin from different angles, including during surface climbs.
STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜® compared to similar games
Strider pairs side-scrolling combat and traversal with a connected world, while Sundered: Eldritch Edition is described as a chaotic metroidvania with roguelite elements. Sundered includes previous updates and the Magnate of the Gong content, while Strider focuses on plasma weapon effects, climbing, and battles against mechanical enemies.
STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®: platforms & release
Is STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜® worth it?
It is worth it if: action players who want rapid side-scrolling combat. Skip it if: players seeking a slow-paced experience may find the rapid movement and combat too intense.
Where can I download STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®'s store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜® on?
Windows only.
