Strider

Strider NES is a lightning-fast side-scrolling platformer that challenges you to master Hiryu’s acrobatic combat style and razor-sharp Cypher sword. Released in 1989, this arcade-inspired classic demands skill, timing, and sharp reflexes as you leap between platforms, wall-run across hostile terrain, and strike enemies with precision.

Strider NES Highlights

• Eight-way joystick controls and two action buttons let you perform devastating combo attacks and acrobatic moves
• Hiryu wields the plasma sword Cypher, enabling creative platforming and combat tactics across multiple challenging stages
• Fast-paced action gameplay rooted in the original 1989 arcade design, adapted for the NES platform
• Single-player campaign with escalating difficulty that rewards practice and pattern recognition

This is the kind of game that defined the platformer genre for a generation of players. Capcom’s design philosophy emphasizes responsive controls and fair but demanding level design, making every victory feel earned. The NES version brings arcade-grade action to your home console. Condition: Pre-Owned. Whether you’re revisiting a childhood classic or discovering this platformer for the first time, owning a physical copy means having reliable, immediate access to authentic 8-bit gaming without downloads or subscriptions.

Pre-owned pricing lets you build your collection affordably, and we’ve tested this copy to ensure it plays as it should. Choose in-store pickup at Most Wanted or have it shipped straight to you. Ready to explore more NES treasures? Browse more NES games in our collection.