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Strider

2012
ArcadeAdventureActionMetroidvania
⏱ ~4h average playtime
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Strider was released in 2012. It is an Arcade, Adventure, Action, Metroidvania game. Players report about 4 hours of playtime on average.

About Strider

Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!Key Features The ultimate ninja returns – Strider Hiryu, the original assassin that inspired many third person action titles returns in a completely new game for a new generation of gamers as he takes on the Grand Master Meio.

Lightning fast combat – Use an arsenal of moves and weapons against your enemies whilst slicing your way through a massive interconnected game world.

Plasma Cyphers – From scorching enemies to freezing them in their tracks or deflecting a host of bullets, the indestructible plasma charged cypher offers a range of action tactics for players to use against their foes.

Seamless Traversal – Jump, climb and run through the expansive game world with the speed and agility of a ninja whilst climbing surfaces to gain that extra height and engaging the enemy from virtually any direction.

Varied enemy design – From cybernetic soldiers to immense bio-mechanical creatures the enemy types in Strider guarantee engaging and unique combat challenges.

Where to buy Strider

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2dretrosci-fianimeside-scrollerfast-pacedhack-and-slashcyberpunkmetroidvaniabeat-em-up25dninja

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Frequently asked questions about Strider

How long does it take to beat Strider?

Players report about 4 hours of playtime on average for Strider. Actual time varies with playstyle, difficulty and how much side content you do.

What genre is Strider?

Strider is an Arcade, Adventure, Action, Metroidvania game, released in 2012.

Is Strider worth playing?

Strider is an arcade game from 2012. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like Axiom Verge, Cave Story+, Sonic Mania. You can add it to your backlog on nxto.app to track it.

What games are similar to Strider?

Games similar to Strider include: Axiom Verge, Cave Story+, Sonic Mania, Shadow Complex, DmC: Devil May Cry, Cyber Shadow, Katana ZERO, METAL SLUG, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. You can discover and track all of them on nxto.app.