Strider Hiryu
The elite ninja protagonist who uses a plasma sword and exceptional acrobatic skills.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Hiryu |
|---|---|
Square | Attack with the sword |
X | Jump |
Circle | Use a contextual action or interact |
Control notes
Button assignments can vary with the selected controller configuration.
The game uses directional inputs for movement and traversal actions.
How it plays
How does Strider play?
Players guide Strider Hiryu through large side-scrolling areas from a two-dimensional perspective. The main objectives are to explore each region, defeat enemies and bosses, find route openings, and reach the final confrontation with Grandmaster Meio.
Strider attacks with his sword, jumps over hazards, climbs or clings to surfaces, and uses acrobatic movement to reach elevated paths. Progression comes from learning the layout, surviving environmental traps, and defeating bosses rather than from a conventional experience-level system. The game is primarily a single-player campaign with interconnected stages and hidden passages.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Strider?
Use Hiryu’s speed and jumping ability instead of trading blows with every enemy. Strike while moving, then retreat before larger foes can counterattack.
- Explore side paths carefully; alternate routes and power-ups are often easier to reach after learning enemy patterns.
- Against bosses, prioritize survival and study their attack cycles before committing to sword strikes.
- Use wall movement and elevated routes to avoid hazards that are difficult to cross at ground level.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Grandmaster Meio
The principal antagonist and authoritarian ruler whom Hiryu is sent to defeat.
Tong Pooh
A recurring ally and information source who assists Hiryu during his mission.
Solo
A powerful enemy encountered during Hiryu’s journey.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Learn the timing of jumps and wall movement before attempting difficult traversal sections.
- 2
Do not remain stationary near bosses; constant repositioning makes many attacks easier to avoid.
- 3
Search corners and vertical routes for useful items and alternate passages.
Community discussion
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