Strider Hiryu
The elite ninja protagonist. He uses the Cypher and advanced acrobatic techniques to infiltrate enemy installations.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Strider and select directions during climbing. |
|---|---|
I | Slash with the Cypher. |
II | Jump. |
How it plays
How does Strider Hiryuu play?
The game uses a side view and sends Strider through industrial facilities, forests, airships, and other hostile locations. The objective is to reach the end of each area, defeat stage bosses, and ultimately confront Meio.
Strider can run, jump, slash with his Cypher, climb or cling to surfaces, and use enhanced abilities gained during the adventure. Enemies, traps, vertical routes, and boss encounters provide the main challenges. Progression is stage-based, with exploration and combat combining into a fast arcade-style campaign.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Strider Hiryuu?
Keep moving and use the Cypher before enemies can surround Strider. Vertical routes and wall movement are often safer than fighting every opponent directly.
Learn boss attack patterns, preserve health before major encounters, and use upgraded abilities to reach previously inaccessible routes. The game rewards quick reactions, but reckless jumps are a common source of damage.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Grandmaster Meio
The principal antagonist, whose plan creates the worldwide crisis that Strider must stop.
Solo
A recurring enemy and one of the dangerous combatants encountered during Strider’s mission.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use wall movement to avoid crowded ground encounters.
- 2
Attack enemies from a position that leaves room to retreat.
- 3
Explore upward and downward paths instead of following only the obvious route.
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