A more arcade and colourful Strider sequel, also more accessible. Pleasant overall, without the cult aura of the original Capcom game.
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Action1 player12+
Description
Hero Strider traverses varied levels in this unofficial Strider sequel from US Gold for Mega Drive. Published by US Gold, released in the United States in November 1991. Action game with an acrobatic hero, varied levels and different enemies from the original.
Journey from Darkness - Strider Returns review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,58 MB📅01/11/1991
Published by U.S. Gold
Journey from Darkness - Strider Returns (Mega Drive) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Journey from Darkness - Strider Returns still worth playing in 2026?
An unofficial Strider sequel from U.S. Gold, Strider Returns reuses the cybernetic ninja hero across varied action levels mixing sword and acrobatics. The title seeks to recapture the snappiness of Capcom's original, but suffers from less fluid handling, uneven level design and a subpar production. The Strider spirit shows through at times. For a fan of the character curious about this Western aside or a forgiving retro action fan, the title keeps a mixed but real interest.
