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Game Overview

Strider on the Master System is one of those games that makes you feel like a cyber-ninja from the first second. You play as Hiryu, this lightning-fast assassin with a plasma sword that hums and crackles as you swing it—honestly, just the sound of it cutting through robots never gets old. The controls are slick, letting you backflip off walls and slice enemies mid-air, though yeah, it’s definitely a simpler version compared to the arcade.

The levels throw you into these wild futuristic settings—snowy mountains, floating fortresses—and the pacing never lets up. Some of the enemy placements feel downright sneaky, especially those little spider bots that drop from nowhere. It’s got that classic Strider energy, just squeezed into 8-bit form. If you’re into retro action that doesn’t overstay its welcome, this one’s a solid pick.