Strider Returns: Journey from Darkness
A non-canonical sequel to the original Strider game, featuring new protagonist Strider Hiryu II battling through futuristic environments with his plasma cypher weapon. Despite the title, this was developed without involvement from Capcom.
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About This Retro Game
Features 12 levels across diverse locales including a moving train, undersea base, and orbital space station.
Expands the original's mechanics with new power-ups including temporary invincibility and enhanced cypher attacks.
Criticized for sluggish controls and unfair difficulty spikes compared to the arcade original.
Includes password save system and two difficulty settings to accommodate different skill levels.
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