Become a futuristic ninja assassin in Strider for the NES. As Hiryu, a member of the elite Strider unit, you must travel the globe to stop the evil Grandmaster Meio's plans for world domination. Utilize your powerful plasma sword, the Cypher, and incredible acrobatic abilities to navigate challenging side-scrolling levels filled with enemy soldiers, robots, and bizarre creatures. Collect power-ups to enhance your attacks and explore diverse, often non-linear, stages. Strider on the NES offers a distinct and challenging action-platforming adventure with a memorable sci-fi ninja theme.