Strider - Sega Genesis (Very Good)

Product Overview

• Product Name: Strider
• New or Used: Used
• In Case or Loose: In Case
• Overall Condition: Very Good
• Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
• Notes: Genesis clamshell case is in fantastic condition (with hang-tab intact), case artwork looks great with bright colors and no fading. Instruction manual shows moderate handling wear and is fully intact and clean. Cartridge is in good condition with the only flaw being a wrinkle in the upper right of the label (see pics). Overall a strong condition copy and a solid addition to your CIB Genesis collection for display or play.

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What's Included

• Genesis Game Cartridge: Yes
• Manual / Instructions: Yes
• Case Artwork: Yes
• Case Type**: OEM/Original
• Extras:

Game Description

Strider for the Sega Genesis brought true arcade spectacle home in 1990 — the first console title ever released on a massive 8-Megabit cartridge. Developed by Capcom and published by Sega, this lightning-fast arcade action game follows elite futuristic assassin Hiryu as he battles the evil Grandmaster Meio and his mechanized legions across a globe-spanning sci-fi dystopia. With acrobatic swordplay, gravity-defying parkour, and explosive boss battles, Strider delivered an arcade experience that redefined what was possible on home hardware.

Every level bursts with kinetic energy — from frozen Soviet fortresses and Amazon jungles to anti-gravity skybases patrolled by robotic dragons. Hiryu’s Cipher blade slices through waves of enemies with pinpoint precision as players vault, climb, and somersault through multi-layered stages filled with secrets. The Genesis port captured the speed, animation, and cinematic scope of the arcade original, establishing Strider as a technical showpiece and a bold statement in the 16-bit “megabit wars” of the early 1990s.

Decades later, Strider is celebrated as one of the most important and collectible titles in the Genesis library — a benchmark for arcade-to-home conversions and a cornerstone of Capcom’s legendary 2D action lineage. For collectors and fans of Sega’s glory days, it stands as a monument to innovation, precision, and the dawn of the “bigger-is-better” cartridge era that defined an entire generation.

Gameplay Features

• Play as Hiryu, the acrobatic cyber-ninja, in a high-speed arcade action classic for the Sega Genesis.
• First home console game released on a massive 8-Megabit cartridge — a milestone of early 16-bit power.
• Slash through five intense stages inspired by the original Capcom arcade hit.
• Perform agile wall climbs, flips, and aerial attacks with Hiryu’s iconic Cipher plasma sword.
• Encounter huge mechanical bosses and cinematic set pieces rarely seen in early console games.
• Cutting-edge visuals and a dynamic soundtrack that capture the energy of the arcade experience.

Historical Trivia or Fun Fact

Strider was promoted heavily in 1990 as the first 8-Megabit cartridge ever produced for a home console — a landmark moment in Sega’s marketing push during the “megabit wars.” Its success proved that Genesis could rival arcade machines in both speed and visual fidelity, helping establish Sega’s reputation for technical superiority.

The game’s protagonist, Hiryu, became one of Capcom’s enduring action heroes, later appearing in titles like Marvel vs. Capcom and Strider 2. Today, the Genesis version remains a prized collector’s item and a testament to Sega’s early dominance in bringing arcade thrills home on cartridge.

Additional Details

• Variant: Standard Release
• Genre: Arcade
• Year Released: 1990
• Publisher: Sega
• Developer: Capcom
• ESRB Rating: T - Teen
• UPC: 010086011128
• SKU: 11974
• Format: Sega Genesis Video Game Cartridge
• Platform: Sega Genesis 16-Bit System
• Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)

Important Information

• *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
• **Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original Genesis cases. (See photos)
• Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
• All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
• Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.