Strider Hiryuu

Developer: Capcom

Capcom's Strider Hiryu on the PC Engine CD compresses the arcade's blistering pace into a compact, cinematic platformer. Players control the nimble cypher-wielding Hiryu, running, climbing and slashing through stylized stages full of vertical traversal, hazards and towering bosses. The CD version adds richer audio and atmospheric interludes while keeping tight, reflex-driven combat and precision jumping that reward memorization and daring. Expect rapid enemy encounters, set-piece boss fights, and arcade-style lives that make each run tense and satisfying. A nostalgia-heavy, challenging slice of late‑80s action built for players who love speed, skill and spectacle.