History VideoGame / Strider2014

** Alongside their new repertoire of {{Combination Attack}}s, the Kuniang sisters each sport one in this game: Ton wields a [[SinisterScimitar dao]], Nang uses a [[BladeOnAStick spear]], and Bei brandishes twin [[HooksAndCrooks hook swords]] built into [[CoolGuns submachine guns]].

* WeaponOfChoice:

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A retelling of the same basic plot, it deals with Strider Hiryu as he infiltrates Grandmaster Meio's base of operations to depose and exterminate the oppresive tyrant. With all other members of the Strider program already slain before the story properly starts, Hiryu is left as mankind's last hope against Meio's regime.

** The [[GiantFlyer Option C/Robot Eagle]] is now a red plasma eagle which flies forward like a torpedo. It can also carry Hiryu around specific sections of the game.
** The [[PantheraAwesome Option B/Tetrapodal Robo-Panther]] is a blue plasma panther which runs around and lunges at enemies. It can also transport Hiryu between sections of Kazakh City.

* CanonImmigrant: This game's version of the [[AnimeChineseGirl Kuniang M.A. Team]] is known as the Four Winds. Their line-up consisting of the returning Ton Pooh and Bei Pooh, as well as newcomer Nang Pooh. Nang, [[SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute who has assimilated most of the traits]] of the [[PutOnABus Sai Pooh]] (such as being the youngest sister of the trio and wearing a blue outfit), is a based on a minor enemy of the same name from ''VideoGame/NamcoXCapcom'' who was a grey PaletteSwap of Ton and noted to be a clone of her. That Nang was in turn a nod to an [[SkippableBoss optional rematch against the trio]] in the original game, where all three sisters wore black-and-grey outfits.

* CombatStilettos: The Kuniang sisters all sport heeled shoes with blades extending from the back/soles. (Bei/Pei did wear stilettos in ''Strider 2'' instead of slippers, but they were normal pumps, not blades.)

* FragileSpeedster: On Hard this is basically your lot. Taking everyone head on is usually trouble because they can chew up your health very fast but Hiryu is nimble as a cat and can easily jump and dodge his enemies to confuse their line of fire whilst attacking from all sides. On lower difficulties you can tank hits better but on Hard it's best to hit and run as much as possible.

* {{Metroidvania}}: The game was developed as a much faster-pased style of game than the common Metroidvania, and the staff didn't adhere to its formula strictly, wanting to strike a balance between the exploration and the series' fast-paced action and combat.

* SinisterSubway: The Transit Station is set in Kazakh City's subway area. Hiryu goes from the entrance and the working section of the subway where he has to avoid passing trains, to the lower areas who are fully abandoned and in increasing signs of disrepair and decay.

* TempleOfDoom: The Buried Temple, an area within the Underground section, is a ancient temple-like building of unknown origin or purpose. The stone walls are filled with strange markings and symbols, with one half flooded with water and the other with lava. There are no ancient traps, however, as Meio's Army has taken over the place and fitted it with Light Troopers and modern weapons.

* VideogameDashing: Hiryu's "Plasma Catapult" technique allows him to perform blinding-fast air dashes at any direction the player wants. It later becomes a DashAttack as well when the elemental upgrades are obtained, allowing the trail of plasma from the dash to reflect bullets and to stun, freeze or burn enemies.

* KnifeNut: In the vein of the ''VideoGame/{{Shinobi}}'' series, Hiryu can now use kunai [[ImprobableUseOfAWeapon for ranged attacks]]. They double as your means for toggling switches in later segments of the game. Collecting upgrades for them allows you to throw [[FlechetteStorm up to 7 of them at the same time]] and collecting elemental upgrades turns them into bouncing, exploding, freezing or homing kunai.

The fourth main entry (or fifth... if you wanna count ''[[VideoGame/StriderReturns that one]]'') in the [[VideoGame/{{Strider}} ''Strider'']] franchise, this game mixes the fast-paced 2D action platforming the series is known for with open-ended, exploration-based level design. It was developed by Creator/DoubleHelixGames, which worked closely with the Capcom team in Osaka, including Koji Oda and Sho Sakai, of ''[[VideoGame/GhostsNGoblins Super Ghouls and Ghosts]]'' and ''Strider 2'' fame, respectively.

The fourth main entry (or fifth...if you wanna count ''[[VideoGame/StriderReturns that one]]'') in the Strider franchise, this game mixes the fast-paced 2D action platforming the series is known for with open-ended, exploration-based level design. It was developed by Creator/DoubleHelixGames, which worked closely with the Capcom team in Osaka, including Koji Oda and Sho Sakai, of ''[[VideoGame/GhostsNGoblins Super Ghouls and Ghosts]]'' and ''Strider 2'' fame, respectively.

* ShoutOut:
** Hidden deep within the Research Facility is one to ''VideoGame/MegaManX'': [[spoiler:it's an X capsule!]]
** The trophy/achievement names reference a bunch of stuff, like [[ThatsNoMoon That's No]] [[Franchise/StarWars Moon]], [[Franchise/ResidentEvil Master of Unlocking]], and [[Franchise/StreetFighter You Must Defeat Sheng Long]].

* AmbiguouslyHuman: Hiryu's eyes are now blood red and have lines in them. Artwork depicts them glowing, so he may be a cyborg. There's also his ability to internally generate plasma to such a point where the excess can be mistake for a scarf.

* BadassArmFold: Hiryu's idle stance, specially notable in most cutscenes, has him standing in place imponently, with his arms crossed.

* AmbiguouslyHuman: Hiryu's eyes are now blood red and have lines in them. Artwork depicts them glowing, so he may be a cyborg.

* FragileSpeedster: On Hard this is basically your lot. Taking everyone head on is usually trouble because they can chew up your health very fast but Strider Hiryu is nimble as a cat and can easily jump and dodge his enemies to confuse their line of fire whilst attacking from all sides. On lower difficulties you can tank hits better but on Hard it's best to hit and run as much as possible.

* TheStoic: Strider Hiryu does ''not'' emote often. Whether confronting hordes of cyborg troopers, a corrupt general, mutant abominations, or the equivalent of a ''PhysicalGod'', Hiryu's usual reaction is one of calm, focused determination.

** Meio shoots ''pink'' lightning bolts.

* YouHaveFailedMe: [[spoiler:Grandmaster Meio does this to Professor Schlange after he completely fails to defeat Hiryu.]]

It was released via digital download in February 2014 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and on PC via Steam.

The fourth main entry (or fifth...if you wanna count ''[[VideoGame/StriderReturns that one]]'') in the Strider franchise, this game mixes the fast-paced 2D action platforming the series is known for with open-ended, exploration-based level design. It was developed by Double Helix Games, which worked closely with the Capcom team in Osaka, including Koji Oda and Sho Sakai, of ''[[VideoGame/GhostsNGoblins Super Ghouls and Ghosts]]'' and ''Strider 2'' fame, respectively.

* BilingualBonus: ''A lot'' of Russian can be found in posters, signs or written in walls, plus most Russian-made MechaMooks are named after Russian words, like "Vityaz" (Knight) and "Bulava" (Mace).

It was released in February 2014 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and on PC via Steam.

** Mecha Pon's strategy appears to draw inspiration from that of [[VideoGame/MegaManX1 Spark Mandrill]], another electric robo-ape from Capcom.

** The trophy/achievement names also reference a bunch of stuff, like [[ThatsNoMoon That's No]] [[Franchise/StarWars Moon]], [[Franchise/ResidentEvil Master of Unlocking]], and [[Franchise/StreetFighter You Must Defeat Sheng Long]].

The fourth main entry (or fifth...if you wanna count ''[[VideoGame/StriderReturns that one]]'') in the Strider franchise, this game mixes classic 2D side-scrolling action platforming with open world and exploration elements. It was developed by Double Helix Games, which worked closely with the Capcom team in Osaka, including Koji Oda and Sho Sakai, of ''[[VideoGame/GhostsNGoblins Super Ghouls and Ghosts]]'' and ''Strider 2'' fame, respectively.

* BadassArmFold: Hiryu's idle stance, specially notable in most cutscenes.

* BulletHell: [[spoiler: Xi Wang Mu]] combines this with BlowYouAway: you need to hit the bright red projectiles back at her to make her stop.

* CanonImmigrant: This game's version of the [[AnimeChineseGirl Kuni]][[AmazonBrigade ang]] [[KickChick M.A.]] [[SiblingTeam Team]] is known as the Four Winds, their line-up consisting not of Ton Pooh, Sai Pooh, and Bei Pooh, but Ton Pooh, Bei Pooh, and '''Nang''' Pooh. Nang, [[SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute who has assimilated most of the traits]] of the [[PutOnABus bus]][[ExiledFromContinuity sed]] Sai (such as being the youngest sister of the trio and wearing a blue outfit), is a based on a minor enemy of the same name from ''VideoGame/NamcoXCapcom'' who was a grey PaletteSwap of Ton and noted to be a clone of her. That Nang was in turn a nod to an [[SkippableBoss optional rematch against the trio]] in the original game, where all three sisters wore black-and-grey outfits.

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* YouHaveFailedMe: [[spoiler:Grandmaster Meio does this to Professor Schlange after he completely fails to defeat Hiryu.]]

The third main entry in the Strider franchise, this game mixes classic 2D side-scrolling action platforming with open world and exploration elements. It was developed by Double Helix Games, which worked closely with the Capcom team in Osaka, including Koji Oda and Sho Sakai, of [[VideoGame/GhostsNGoblins Super Ghouls and Ghosts]] and Strider 2 fame, respectively.

** The [[PantheraAwesome Option B/Terapodal Robo-Panther]] is a blue plasma panther which runs around and lunges at enemies. It can also transport Hiryu between sections of Kazakh City.

* DeathFromAbove: Hiryu's Down Strike. Works as a ShockwaveStomp[=/=]SwordPlant as well.

* GravityScrew: In the proud tradition of the series, there are gravity-inverted halls. There are also sections with small floating cores with their own gravity, letting Hiryu run around them.

%%* MadScientist: Professor Schlange is one nutty case.

%%* {{Metroidvania}}

** The Ouroboros here is the Ouroboros Mk.III, presumably alluding to the original Ouroboros model and its successor from ''Strider 2'', the Emperor Dragon.
** One of the unlockable costumes gives Hiryu the color scheme of ''Strider 2''[='s=] Hien.
** The enemy at the end of the gameplay video is one to the {{Segmented Serpent}}s of the past: Ouroboros and the Emperor Dragon. It's even called the Ouroboros Mk.III.

* OneTimeDungeon: Balrog can never be revisited once it goes boom. Luckily, there are no missable upgrades aboard.

* ParryingBullets: Hiryu will be doing this with laser blasts, thanks to his Cypher getting a new "Reflect" upgrade that lets him return shots back at enemies.

* RocketPunch: Mecha Pon can now do this.

** Hidden deep within the Research area is one to ''VideoGame/MegaManX'': [[spoiler:it's an X capsule!]]

%%* SpiderTank: The Brainwalker.

%%* TubeTravel: A few of them, as a nod to the NES game.

* WeaponOfChoice: Alongside their new repertoire of {{Combination Attack}}s, the Kuniang sisters each sport one in this game: Ton wields a [[SinisterScimitar dao]], Nang uses a [[BladeOnAStick spear]], and Bei brandishes twin [[HooksAndCrooks hook swords]] built into [[CoolGuns submachine guns]].

* WeaponOfChoice: Alongside their new repertoire of {{Combination Attack}}s, the Kuniang sisters each sport one in this game: Ton wields a [[SinisterScimitar dao]], Nang uses a [[BladeOnAStick spear]], and Bei brandishes [[DualWielding twin]] [[HooksAndCrooks hook swords]] [[SwordAndGun built into]] [[CoolGuns submachine guns]].

* VideoGameSettings:
** TheAlcatraz: The Military Prison.
** DownTheDrain: The early parts of the Underground beneath Kazakh City.
** GustyGlade: The first half of the Balrog area has Hiryu jumping through flying platforms against strong wind currents pushing him back.
** LethalLavaLand: The latter half of the Buried Temple is filled with rivers of lava.
** SinisterSubway: Kazakh City's Transit Station area.
** TempleOfDoom: The Buried/Underground Temple in the Underground section of the city.
** UndergroundLevel: Several parts in the Underground section are this, often mixed in with [[EternalEngine sewage treatment machinery]].

* AnIcePerson: The "Ultra-Cold" Cypher upgrade. Can turn enemies into [[HumanPopsicle climbable chunks of ice]].

* AllYourPowersCombined: [[spoiler:Xi Wang Mu can use all the powers of the Kuniang sisters and has some tricks of her own.]]
* AssistCharacter: The glorious return of the Options, now EnergyBeings instead of robots:
** AttackDrone: The Option A/Dipodal Saucer works mostly like the original with a bit of [[VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom1 the Ouroboros Hyper]] thrown in. They also now hack through computers to open doors.
** GiantFlyer: The Option C/Robot Eagle, a red plasma eagle which flies forward like a torpedo. It can also carry Hiryu around specific sections of the game.
** PantheraAwesome: The Option B/Terapodal Robo-Panther, a blue plasma panther which runs around and lunges at enemies. It can also transport Hiryu between sections of Kazakh City.

* BigBad: Grandmaster Meio is back at it.
** TheDragon: New character Juroung.

* BulletHell: [[spoiler: Xi Wang Mu combines this with BlowYouAway: you need to hit the bright red projectiles back at her to make her stop.]]

* ChargedAttack: Hiryu quickly gets an upgrade that lets him extend his attack range and punch through (most) shields and blocks.

* ItsAllUpstairsFromHere: Meio's Tower, TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon.

* MadScientist: Professor Schlange is one nutty case.

* OneTimeDungeon: This version's Balrog becomes this once it goes boom.

* PlayingWithFire: The "Explosive Cypher" upgrade. The Magmapede mini-boss. [[KillItWithFire It can set enemies on fire]].
* PointOfNoReturn: Right before you enter Meio's Tower. The game outright warns you that if you decide to proceed, you won't be able to go back into the city to pick up any other items.

* RoyalWe: Meio uses it inconsistently.

* SpiderTank: The Brainwalker.

* ThreePointLanding: Hiryu's preferred method of touching down.
* TubeTravel: A few of them, as a nod to the NES game.

* AnIcePerson: The "Ultra-Cold" Cypher upgrade. Can turn enemies into [[HumanPopsicleclimbable chunks of ice]].

* AnIcePerson: The "Ultra-Cold" Cypher upgrade.
** HumanPopsicle: Can turn enemies into climbable chunks of ice.

* ContinuityNod[=/=]MythologyGag: The Ouroboros here is the Ouroboros Mk.III, presumably alluding to the original Ouroboros model and its successor from ''Strider 2'', the Emperor Dragon.
** One of the unlockable costumes gives Hiryu the color scheme of ''Strider 2''[='s=] Hien.

* CoolTank: General Mikiel's [=MechTank=], the Tornado.
** It's a HoverTank as well.
* DeathFromAbove: Hiryu's Down Strike.
** Works as a ShockwaveStomp[=/=]SwordPlant as well.

* LifeEnergy: Hiryu's plasma is now generated by himself and channeled by the Cypher. His scarf is now a flow of red energy, as he generates so much plasma it leaks out of his body.
** [[SlidingScaleOfGameplayAndStoryIntegration Gameplay and Story Integration]]: It's explained this was done to serve as a visual cue of the mode/type of energy the player is using.

* MechaMooks: The Russian mooks are now robots.
** Which in later stages can be infected with mutant bugs to become robozombies.
* {{Metroidvania}}

* PlayingWithFire: The "Explosive Cypher" upgrade. The Magmapede mini-boss.
** KillItWithFire: It can set enemies on fire.

* ProfessionalKiller: The Kuniang sisters are subordinates of Grandmaster Meio who are specifically tasked with assassination missions.

* ShockAndAwe: Mecha Pon's extended skillset now includes plenty of electricity.

* ShoutOut: The enemy at the end of the gameplay video is one to the {{Segmented Serpent}}s of the past: Ouroboros and the Emperor Dragon. It's even called the Ouroboros Mk.III.
** Several of Hiryu's animations are drawn in reference to his previous games as well as the ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom'' entries, specifically his LauncherMove and ChargedAttack animations when used normally or when running for the latter, as well as his death (either normal or a temporary one caused by an obstacle) animation which is taken from the original game.
** The game's intro (as seen in the preview gameplay video) is one to the original game's, even throwing in the Grandmaster's old EvilLaugh straight out of the arcade title.

** Tong Pooh believes the Grandmaster owns Hiryu, but Hiryu knows that she is the one who is a slave to her master. Mikiel would also like Hiryu to know that he'll never leave Eurasia alive. Both are shout-outs to the dialogue of the Arcade originals.
** [[spoiler:Meio Prime]] is designed after Caduceus, the FinalBoss in ''Strider 2''.

* SiblingMurder: Hiryu was forced to do this to [[spoiler:his sister Mariya after she went insane and started murdering other Striders]]. He tried to talk her out of fighting, but being unable to, was finally forced to fight back and [[ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice pierce her through with his Cypher]]. This would weight heavily on his mind afterwards, eventually leading to him [[spoiler:leaving the Striders]].

* [[spoiler:WeCanRuleTogether: Meio offers this to Hiryu. He doesn't bite.]]