Tag: Strider

Strider Hiryu’s Cipher Sword And Armor Come To ‘Monster Hunter Generations’

by Josh Jackson

While no stranger to crossovers, Strider Hiryu’s latest appearance might be his greatest one yet. Capcom has announced that the purple clad ninja’s gear and trademark weapon will be available for your hunters in Monster Hunter Generations.

As the star of his own brutally difficult side scrolling platformer that were all the rage when it released in 1989, Strider was unique with the game’s futuristic setting, robotic gear, and the ability to wall climb. Largely forgotten until his re-appearance in Marvel Vs. Capcom skyrocketed him to gaming super-stardom, the character has since received two more games, and guest appearances in non-Capcom games such as Project X Zone 2. With most of his modern following stemming from these crossover games, it’s no surprise that Monster Hunter Generations would add Hiryu to its growing list of cameos, joining Arthur from Ghosts n’ Goblins, Ametarasu of Okami fame, and Marth’s equipment found throughout Nintendo’s Fire Emblem  series, Strider seems like a perfect fit.

Out of all of the guest appearances, which ones are you looking forward to the most? Are there any you hope return from Monster Hunter 4? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to check out our impressions of the E3 demo when you’re done!

SDCC 2013: Capcom Announces the Return of ‘Strider’

by Josh Jackson

At Comic Con, Capcom announced that they were digging up one of their classic side scrolling platformer franchises in a much anticipated return. Before you get too excited, no, it’s not Mega Man. BUT… when Strider is the game in question, it’s hard to be disappointed.

Debuting in 1989 as an arcade game that was praised for its innovation while being infamous for its difficulty, Strider was one of Capcom’s early successes, but would fade into obscurity until the ninja bad ass rose to prominence in Marvel vs Capcom. His new found fame was quickly followed by an arcade and Playstation sequel that received a very limited run, but nothing else came out of the character’s revival. Fast forward 12 years, and suddenly he’s once again heavily featured in Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3, leading us to this announcement. Hmm, I sense a pattern.

With developer Double Helix at the helm, (of Silent Hill: Homecoming fame and the same guys behind the upcoming Killer Instinct,) Strider looks to be coming along nicely. Promising a Metroidvania style world to explore, plenty of action and top of the line platforming, I’m excited to see the series make its return.

Check out the trailer and let us know what you think!

SOURCE: Joystiq.com