Strider 2

by Capcom

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00004SWLY
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: July 26, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,299 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Strider first slashed his way into American homes in the '80s, with his self-titled release for the classic NES. After a subsequent appearance on the Genesis, Strider Hiryu disappeared from game consoles--until now. Strider is back in a truly old-school action game that will please fans of 2-D classics.

Upon first play, Strider 2 may seem like a mindless slashorama, with enemies coming at players from all sides. But there's more to Strider than brainless brutality. Hiryu can also jump, double jump, kick off of walls, slide, and cling to almost everything, which makes it possible to avoid most foes, with practice.

For better or worse, Capcom makes it easy for players to blow through this game by way of unlimited continues that let Strider start from the very point where he died. Luckily, players are graded at the end of each level, giving at least some incentive to perform well. --Robb Guido

Pros:

• Vivid graphics and huge bosses
• Old-school action that requires players to learn the movements of enemies

Cons:

• Players can essentially cheat their way through the game because of unlimited continues

Product Description

This is the game Strider 2 for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The most fun game I've played in a long time, November 25, 2000

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Strider 2 (Video Game)

I never played the original Strider, but I loved this game. Okay, so I could beat in under an hour, but I kept coming back for more. It is one of those games that you will return to after you beat it over and over again. It is almost too easy however, so it can be beaten in at least an hour. That is what keeps this game from getting five stars. Be warned that if you like spectacular graphics, you will be very dissapointed. However, this game proves that games with okay graphics can sometimes be the most fun.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Magic Returns!, August 5, 2000

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MURDEROUS_1 (Indianapolis, IN United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Strider 2 (Video Game)

The original Strider for Genesis was what made me buy that system, and this game has all the magic of that one! The only thing keeping it from being a five is that in this age of videogames the length should be a lot longer! But if you are a Strider fan (or a fan of great videogames) you should buy this one! HIGHLY RECOMENDED!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strider Hiryu returns in excellent sequel--finally!, July 30, 2000

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C. Moon (Valley Village, CA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Strider 2 (Video Game)

OK, I've given this game a few days of intensive playing and must admit that it says something when you've had such high expectations for a game and it lives up to it! Somehow Capcom has managed to take their best game from the 80's (and probably their first truly great game) and convert it into a game that will impress game players of today. And surely the old platform jumpers and side-scrollers need this sort of rejuvenation.

As to the game itself: long time Strider fans will find all the old moves here along with a few new ones--namely dashing, a double jump, a special wall jump and now an aerial down-up move (not unlike the special moves in other Capcom side-scrollers, but here limited toan air attack.) The speed is obviously upped a few notches and the graphics are far improved, however this does not fully explain what makes Strider so amazing.

The truly new innovation here are the 3-D environments you move about in, while still being true to a 2-D game. These aren't just pretty 3-D rendered backgrounds. This is most noticable if you play the other Strider (Hien), who will often throw his projectiles off at guards far off in the background--guards who can also take pot-shots at you. Add to this that the environments are often breath taking and amazingly creative and you have a game that will bring back players over and over again (take for example the awesome ice-crawling opening to level 3.)

As far as length...this has been the point I've heard over and over again and dreaded that we'd have another 20 minute Strider game. Not true. If you play through the whole game (including level 0) it does take about an hour. Of course you'll want to improve that and you'll want to master the game so that you arn't getting killed all the time. Perhaps this needs a 5 continue limit for the people who are just going to plough through it and never play it again. There is definitely an incentive to beat each level without continuing (and this is not an easy task--even the fairly easy first level will not be beaten flawlessly without some skill and quick reflexes. Also, each level is littered with bonus items, giving good reason to explore every nook and cranny of the game. I am amazed over and over how many places I keep discovering.

Ultimately this game has a lot of replay value but only if you are the sort of person who likes to master a game and not just get to the end. Strider 2 is all about super-cool environments and a super-cool hero with action sequences that never fail to deliver. More so, most everything here can be gotten around without getting hit at all (for instance--the mine scene can be done without getting hit once though it will require exploration, experimentation and creativity. Thus, for those who still love this sort of game, Strider 2 is both an excellent return to form and a perfect utilization of the improved technology/programming.

I should also add that Strider 1 has been included on the bonus disc, and while this may just be too primitive for some people, to my sensibilities this remains one of the defining games of this genre and seems to hold up pretty well to its eleven year hibernation.

All in all, this is a must purchase for Capcom fans and fans of arcade style action games.