When Strider (1989, DOS) hit PCs, gamers suddenly felt like ninjas who’d been dropped into a Cold War fever dream. You play as Hiryu, a futuristic assassin slicing through mechs, soldiers, and mutant beasts with gravity-defying acrobatics. The story makes about as much sense as a fevered manga, but who cares when you can somersault across rooftops and cut robots in half? The DOS version tried its best to keep up with the arcade’s flair—sometimes succeeding, sometimes sputtering—but its ambition was undeniable. Stylish, bold, and utterly chaotic, Strider is DOS action at its most feverishly fun.
How to play Strider
Game modes: single-player
To slow down the game emulation press CTRL+F11, to speed up the game press CTRL+F12. Press Escape (ESC) to exit fullscreen mode.
Strider runs in your browser thanks to the Emularity library.
More about Strider
Status: abandonware
Genre: action
Released in: 1989
Publisher: U.S. Gold
Developer: Capcom
Download Strider and play it on your computer. An emulator is needed in order to play older games.
