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Strider II (Europe)

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
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1992
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✪ Reviewed on February 12, 2023
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A non-Capcom European Strider II, in the line of the first but less inspired. Technically dated, lovely for nostalgics, no match for the original.

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Category
Action 1 player 12+
Description
Strider Hiryu II battles new enemies in this U.S. Gold Mega Drive port. Published by U.S. Gold, released in Europe in 1992. Action game with new Strider with enriched powers, varied levels and adversary bosses in this unofficial sequel.

Strider II review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,59 MB 📅01/01/1992
Published by U.S. Gold

Strider II (Mega Drive) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $20 Q6 complete
 $60 Q10 new
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Is Strider II still worth playing in 2026?

A sequel produced by U.S. Gold, Strider II takes the future ninja Hiryu through a run of snappy action levels, glowing blade in hand. The series' spirit of speed and acrobatics is there, but this non-Capcom entry suffers from presentation and level design behind the mythical first Strider. The pace stays pleasant in short bursts. A curiosity for fans of retro 2D action and Strider fans curious about this non-canonical sequel, without expecting the original's brilliance.

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