Capcom's Strider is one of the most lavishly rendered games of its time. Luscious graphics and incredible atmospheric sound ensure it a place in video game history. I remember clearing it on one credit in the 'cade and thinking it was about the greatest thing ever. The X68000 version is a far more faithful rendition than Sega's MegaDrive/Genesis version, to be expected perhaps when this one used three times as much storage, but remember that the main CPU in the Genesis is the same as the X68k - the Motorola 68000. This version isn't quite arcade perfect, there's more flicker than the arcade version. The same intensely frustrating random enemies and levels you either sail through or fail miserably at for no apparent reason are included though. Enough preamble, check the images! |
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