Capcom returns to roots with the welcome revival of an arcade classic…
TWO DISKS FEATURING ENORMOUSLY ANTICIPATED SEQUEL AND FAMED ORIGINAL
Strider, arguably one of Capcom's greatest creations, is set to entertain a new legion of fans as an all-new sequel soars on to the Sony PlayStation late summer, courtesy of Capcom and Virgin Interactive.
The original Strider hit the UK's arcades in 1989, instantly winning acclaim for its fast-paced mix of platform game action, impressive visuals and the most dextrous hero ever to grace a video game. Strider 2 retains the same elements that impressed in 1989, but has been expanded in every way with the game's hero - the lithe Strider Hiryu - returning to explore a huge five-level play area crammed with danger.
Set several years after the events of the first game, Strider 2 sees Hiryu returning to tackle a ruthless dictator who rules the world. The evil Grandmaster governs a world unrecognisable as Earth. His experiments have created environmental havoc, while his scientists have worked tirelessly to create races of mutants through inhuman experimentation on the terrified populace. Only Hiryu can topple this megalomaniac before his twisted plans result in the destruction of Earth.
As such, armed with his light sword and incredible athletic prowess, Hiryu must infiltrate The Grandmaster's inner sanctum and assassinate the evil despot. Thus, Strider 2 sets its stall as an incredible platform experience as Hiryu leaps from one seemingly inescapable situation to the next. Backward and forward somersaults are all easy to effect, while Hiryu can also slide past danger and under hazards, cling to vertical surfaces or perform gravity-defying double jumps. Combined with a well-timed slash from his light sword, Hiryu is more than a match for the many guards and mutants who protect the Grandmaster.
Retaining the same, tight, enjoyable gameplay of the original, Capcom has created a worthy sequel to a classic game. All new 3D levels flow seamlessly into the action, while the Grandmaster's army and base are represented by some of the most incredible graphics to grace the PlayStation. As a bonus, the original game is also included as part of the two-CD package, allowing players to return to a classic in both Capcom lore and video game history.
Strider 2 is due for release on PlayStation late Summer 2000 .
