Strider (Genesis) Playthrough - NintendoComplete

A playthrough of Sega's 1990 arcade-action game for the Sega Genesis, Strider.
Played through on the normal difficulty level.
Strider, a Sega-programmed port of Capcom's 1989 arcade hit, was one of the earliest really cool games on the Sega Genesis when it came out in late 1990.
Sega made a big deal out of Strider being the first eight megabit game released on the Genesis, and people heard the message. Even if you had no idea what a megabit was, you only had to look at the game in action for a few seconds to understand that bigger was better.
The Genesis had some impressive titles in its first year in America: Batman, Phatasy Star II, Moonwalker, The Revenge of Shinobi, and several others continued to pushed games further and further beyond what could be done on the still popular 8-bit consoles.
But even among the glut of early classic Genesis titles, Strider stood out. It looked and sounded very close to the arcade game that had only been released on Capcom's still fresh (and hugely poweful) CPS1 arcade hardware platform the year before, and the extra memory in the cartridge allowed for more detail, more fluid animation, and digitized sound than was possible on the 4-6 megabit carts that Genesis games had previously been limited to.
Of course it wasn't quite arcade-perfect, but it Sega did an outstanding job. The port job was far more faithful than anyone could have expected out of a $180 console - the similarities you see when you compare the two side-by-side can be pretty startling.
Of course the gameplay is just as fluid and fun as the arcade version was, and the Cypher sword has to be one of the coolest, most iconic weapons of its era. Even that irritating high-pitch shwing sound it makes when you swing it is always so satisfying! The controls feel just like they did on the coin-op, and though the overall difficulty has been lessened a bit, the game maintains its stupidly fun flow for the entirety of its twenty minute duration.
The brevity of the game is really the only fault I can find with it, but I far prefer twenty densely-packed minutes of big set pieces and creative level design over an hour-long slog padded with barren hallways and bullet-sponge bosses.
It's one of those rare games that you want to play over and over. And over. Just like Turtles in Time, it's short, but it makes quite an impact.
Strider was such an excellent pick for the Genesis Classic Mini. It still stands as one of the most classic among the classic Sega Genesis games.
If you'd like to see some of the other versions, here are a few links:
The Playstation version: • Strider (PS1) Playthro...
The NES version: • Strider (NES) Playthro...
Strider 2, PS1 version: • Strider 2 (PS1) Playth...
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[@Des_Zee]

The perfect Genesis game. Short and sweet but oh so fun.

[@solarflare9078]

Strider was a game that really pushed the CPS1 hardware, as even the CPS1 original had some performance issues here and there. (And LOTS of glitches) When this port came out on 1990, it was probably considered a god damned MIRACLE it could even run on a home console and look exactly like the arcade in terms of sprite size and detail, but here it is. The first ever 8 Mbit cartridge game. And it was AMAZING.

[@GothicXlightning]

my beloved STRIDER one of the greatest classic icons from the CAPCOM world

[@Sinn0100]

Seeing this game running on a console in 1990 was indescribable. The only thing the game appeared to be missing were the annoying voices during gameplay and that was fine by me. Yyg I honestly did not believe what I was seeing was real. I had a similar feeling with Ghouls n' Ghosts in 1989 and was the reason I got my Genesis in 1989.

[@NiteDragon3]

Wow true memories, I remember when I first brought the game as a young boy with my friends. That was Sega Genesis first 8 meg game and it blew away the Arcade game. Truly a flashback. You remind me of myself play it, you know all the patterns of the stages and boss challenges. Thank you so much for your awesome gameplay. Thanks again.

[@TheSoulOfMan21]

Wow! Just look at this game! Fantastic fun/memories from my childhood with family/friends trying to complete this game! That is why I say that NES/SNES/Sega Genesis/Master System/ Is the very best to this day! So much fun with the endless titles! That I can go on & on The fun factor is out of sight. Retro Is always the way to go!! Take care & God Bless You All.... & As always enjoy playing vintage video games/consoles out there...🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️❤️👨🏾‍💻👩🏾‍💻🎈😍✅👨‍👩‍👧‍👦😁😃🙏🏿❤️🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@jerometurnertv877]

You’re a cool guy. God bless

[@TheSoulOfMan21]

@@jerometurnertv877 Thank You!! You Are As well God Bless!!!🙏❤️🖤✌️👌💥💯👍❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@Jobu567]

Man, I forgot how much I loved this game. Was classic!!!

[@Wolfdragon92584]

The first game I ever obsessed over. In 1995, my new neighbors introduced me to Sega Genesis and I was hooked. Sonic, Bonanza Bros, and Space Harrier II were my first Genesis games. But my cousin who lived out in L.A. had Strider.... and it blew me away. The stages, the enemies, the colors, the MUSIC!!! It still sends chills down my spine. One of my Top 10 video games of all time, even including newer games!!

[@WizardOnAWhale7]

My father went to six different stores so I could have this game on Christmas morning 1990. Awesome game, but so incredibly short. I heard there was a Strider II, but it wasn’t as good.

[@NintendoComplete]

Capcom's strider 2 was amazing. The Genesis Strider 2 wasn't worth the plastic it took to make the cartridge.

[@luciebureau6815]

The only time i played as Strider was in Marvel vs Capcom 3 in PSVita. It was nice. This game didn't aged at all. A great Genesis classic.

[@quakecon2009]

amazing game, though the graphics were a bit too much for it to handle, graphics often dropped out, but graphically and musically, it was very close to the arcade, a true classic.

[@Loader2K1]

Sega was DAMN good at porting Capcom's CPS1 arcade games to the Genesis/Mega Drive. Great playthough.

[@packman4664]

I remember this game cost $70 in the early 90's....the second I started playing it I had buyers remorse.

[@foxmulder4318]

Ah, this classic. I always loved the sound of the cypher. It's kinda iconic, standing the test of time, showing up in future games and Marvel vs. Capcom and such.(He's a cheap ass s.o.b. in that, btw.) This was always fun as a kid, though it had some difficulty spikes for me at the time. I hated the final Master fight. But overall, quite fun.

[@VahanNisanian]

This game has all three missing tracks that the latest Arcade revision didn't have. They'd also be in the X68000 version.

[@thecowboy2]

I know I'm not the only one who hears the Amazons saying "hookah b*tch".

[@sparkly9294]

Hmm, Strider Hiryuu! He will never leave Eurasia alive!

[@kidnamedfinger8428]

I got you

[@darrenclements6028]

Strider hiryu on the mega drive Is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING and AMAZING Much better than the master system version 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@EpsiIonEagle]

Better than the PS1 version too

[@echelon2k8]

@@EpsiIonEagle The PS1 version was a port of the arcade version, so nope.

[@EpsiIonEagle]

@@echelon2k8 I prefer the Genesis version over the arcade version

[@brandonscott2870]

The Genesis had the best ending of all the Strider home versions.

[@MikeThePsykat]

The cypher animation in this port has always bugged me. It looks less like a sword slash and more like some sort of "energy punch" to me. I think this is due to it being a single frame, whereas the Arcade version has 3 frames for the slash that make a convincing "swoosh" like effect. This version also seems to have some major slowdown in some places, that gold robot T-Rex fight looked like it had some horrible lag. Over all, this was a pretty good port for it's day, but it did have some issues.

[@echelon2k8]

Arcade actually has 4 frames for the convincing slash, but who's counting. :)

[@solarflare9078]

Arcade still actually only has one frame. It's just that the upper and lower graphics appear and disappear accordingly

[@Bloodreign1]

Pretty impressive port for it's time, a coup for Sega to get the arcade version, while the NES got a completely different Strider adventure, closely based on the manga of that time. Of course the US version has such crappy artwork for the cover. And the All sons of old gods line is only spoken in the Mega Drive version.

[@mypkamax]

Meioh also wished for the death of humanity in the arcade version.

[@Bloodreign1]

@@mypkamax Yes, but it's odd how the line was cut out for the US Genesis released, but retained in the Japanese MD version.

[@thesilverrook3502]

Had this game as a kid, couldn't beat Stage 2. Seeing the whole thing now.... I never stood a chance as a child. =(

[@Peter_Morris]

My first introduction to Strider was the NES version, and as a kid I thought the story of space ninjas, betrayal, and a crazy globe-trotting sword-swinging adventure was awesome. My good friend was always going on and on about it, and we were pretty pumped when we beat it. I don't remember playing this version on his Genesis. It may not have been in any of the rental stores or was always taken out before we got there. I do remember being fairly disappointed by the PS4 soft reboot. It's technically fine - it's just missing something.

[@NintendoComplete]

I agree with the newer game, but did you ever play Strider 2? Not the garbage Genesis game, but the arcade game? It was completely awesome, and it got a nearly flawless PS1 port (which and was bundled with a new port of the arcade version of Strider). Strider 2 is like Strider amped up for the 90s, and its soundtrack was killer.

[@Peter_Morris]

Dang it your reply went to my junk folder for some reason, even though I read mail sent from KZbin all the time. No I’ve never seen the arcade Strider 2. I’m going to have to track that down. Thanks!

[@gedren_y8775]

The NES port had Sheena, and because of this the SNES game Run Saber, by ATLUS, is seen as the successor to it. That game was my intro to this type of game (no arcades within practical travel distance in my youth). Never had a Genesis as a kid, so I didn't know how much better some games were. Now I have a SuperRetro Trio Plus, and will be acquiring this version soon.

[@adubnostalicking2132]

It's gonna be on the Sega Genesis Mini on September 19th!!!!

[@TheVampirePredator]

Solo was literally in this playthrough for half a second, lol.

[@_Majoras]

lovely port :D the arcade version has some of the most crazy original music

[@S.Madman]

Yeah but it repeats the music from the first level on the last level.

[@solarflare9078]

@@S.Madman That's the BROKEN arcade version you're referring to. The revised one has the correct music.

[@thecowboy2]

2:37 The original Human Centipede.

[@virtualpellot933]

Man ya beat me to it.

[@splatbubble]

This game was cool. Some definite hard bits, but jeez some of the easiest bosses I've ever seen! That spiky dinosaur was tough if you came at the wrong angle, and Meio was a bit of a bugger, but besides that... I mean poor Stromboya, and that Pirate Captain? Poor bastard... Hmm... oh and around 4:55... what a gut-wrenching effect when those copters drop as you jump/latch on to them.... nice job Sega :)

[@henryfish965]

Awesome video game

[@solarflare9078]

Who's ready for this game on Mega Drive/Genesis online from Nintendo Switch Online?

[@thesilverrook3502]

The game also seems like it shares audio and art assets from Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles.

[@adubnostalicking2132]

Classic

[@adubnostalicking2132]

Super dope

[@williamhamilton8438]

our senators will now form a human centipede

[@rickymaru6456]

Capcom hasnt learned their lesson since their Strider Nes release. Lol Genesis was godlike at times.

[@Mixbag78]

0:26 lol

[@simonmejia6896]

PAW PAW PAW

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Hate they won't let you continue the Game tho when your out of continues.

[@amadobengbeng6442]

2:37 WTF in this part when im first time play this game i so hard to defeat him

[@narcoticmalkavian]

I thought sega genesis was 16bit or is this on the sega master system which was 8bit? Well either way I'm listening to the new tool album while watching so its awesome either way.

[@NintendoComplete]

This is a Genesis game, and the Genesis was a 16-bit machine. It ran on a 16-bit CPU.

[@narcoticmalkavian]

@@NintendoComplete I see I was reading your description and it said 8-bit so I got slightly confused. Thanks for the reply! Upon re-reading said description I just realized I was being dumb.

[@NintendoComplete]

@@narcoticmalkavian Oh, okay, I gotcha. Np! :)

[@adaminindo]

As a kid, I hit my Sega console several time on several occasion, luckly the console was ok till the end.. i did it due to my failure to finished the game, including this one... did it once to playstasion 1, and it was broken.. sega console was better at endurance then sony.. 😅

[@NintendoComplete]

Cartridge slots tend to have far fewer sensitive moving parts than optical drive assemblies. I'm not surprised lol

[@metadotjpg]

Does it get any better than this narrative, lol?

[@holden6104]

It drives me crazy that the Genesis version is inferior to the arcade but has all the correct music tracks. The arcade just recycles Stage 1 music after the jungle stage.

[@holden6104]

@youtubeemployeesarestupid3464 graphics and sound are obviously worse. Music chip in the Genesis was ass too. And I was wrong, the later versions of the arcade had all the correct music tracks.

[@frostszjams9418]

Bob Haberfield?

[@SoulStreak64]

Strider was in Marvel vs Capcom!

[@TheDemoniusX]

stop this >_

[@NintendoComplete]

Hahaha why is that?

[@Invidente7]

Are you a game journalist or somethin'?

[@jasoncrandall5320]

Some of this shit actually looks like the arcade, barely.

[@adubnostalicking2132]

#TodaysKidsWillNeverKnow

[@mathieudutertredesouza]

C cher les jeux hd

[@mathieudutertredesouza]

Cacher

[@kidnamedfinger8428]

First again.