Strider is an action platforming video game developed by Capcom for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Players control Strider Hiryu, a ninja-like operative who battles against a powerful dictatorship. Utilizing acrobatic moves and a energy weapon called the Cypher, players navigate through various levels, facing enemies and bosses while striving to thwart the evil plans of the antagonist.
The Striders are a global organization of infiltration specialists who work to combat villainy and keep the world safe. From their orbital space station, the Blue Dragon, they are able to quickly reach anywhere in the world.