Rumor: Capcom Bringing Strider Back?

DoctorFinger · 10-02-2008, 06:23 PM

This one gets the dreaded rumor tag because it's so thinly sourced, but it's frankly too awesome not to be true. According to EGM/1UP's rumormonger, Capcom is eying old school arcade/NES title Strider for a revival.

This news makes me a very happy camper. It also makes me think that Capcom is spying on my mind, because it was just recently that I was pondering this very scenario. Q-Mann says that after the success of the Bionic Commando and Mega Man games of recent vintage they're looking at a Devil May Cry-esque style for Strider Hiryu.

Again, there is no source on this, and they've been wrong on this stuff before, but maybe if we hope hard enough we can will it to happen.

Source - 1UP.

Aggort · 10-02-2008, 06:40 PM

I have fond memories of Strider on my Genesis. I loved using that sword of his.

BLeeP · 10-02-2008, 06:43 PM

I wonder if it would be a full on 3D action game like the new Bionic Commando, or classic 2D game play such as Bionic Command: Rearmed and Megaman 9. I would really like to see a slick 2D action game with lots of jumping around and slicing shit up. Mmmm.

Grifter · 10-02-2008, 06:55 PM

Strider (for the arcade and Genesis) was easily one of my all time favorite games growing up, I honestly think I would be the happiest gamer alive if Capcom gave this the Bionic Commando treatment. An updated version for live and a remake for retail would be the greatest thing ever.

TheEvilNarwhale · 10-02-2008, 07:03 PM

Awesome! I still throw strider 2 for playstation in when ever I go home.

Variable Gear · 10-02-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Grifter

Strider was easily one of my all time favorite games growing up, I honestly think I would be the happiest gamer alive if Capcom gave this the Bionic Commando treatment. An updated version for live and a remake for retail would be the greatest thing ever.

I agree. Capcom's already done great work in the downloadable games space, and adding Strider to the mix would just amp things up even more. It would be awesome if GRIN developed the Strider remake and the Strider revival.

Sazime · 10-02-2008, 07:46 PM

Anyone else beat this on the NES? I remember hammering at it for a week and finally acing my way through it.

King3567 · 10-02-2008, 07:48 PM

I've seen footage and played as Strider in Marvel Vs. Capcom, so....can't wait and hope it's true. Us younger gamers are certainly glad for Capcom's awesome job of reviving its old games series!

bryan · 10-02-2008, 07:50 PM

This was the first game I saw on the Megadrive (Genesis for you Westerners) and it blew me away and made me want the system so much.

Deadend · 10-02-2008, 08:29 PM

Ohh, I would dig a new Strider game.

But know what is missing?

Megaman Legends!

BLeeP · 10-02-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadend

Ohh, I would dig a new Strider game.

But know what is missing?

Megaman Legends!

You are so right! Megaman Legends is such a great game. I still need to pick up the second one and the Misadventures of Tron Bonne, but I would love a new entry into this series. I actually found the story to be very good.

bryan · 10-02-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Katslover

You are so right! Megaman Legends is such a great game. I still need to pick up the second one and the Misadventures of Tron Bonne, but I would love a new entry into this series. I actually found the story to be very good.

Speaking of Megaman, how awesome was the recent Penny Arcade comic?

No Megaman 9 for the PC tho. Sad panda.

Xerxes · 10-02-2008, 08:43 PM

A 2D(in 3D) side-scroller/platformer extravaganza would be nice.

Spigot · 10-02-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sazime

Anyone else beat this on the NES? I remember hammering at it for a week and finally acing my way through it.

I loved the NES version. From what I recall, it's a vastly different game from the Arcade version, is it not?

It was almost a proto-RPG or at least Zelda-esque game where you had to collect clues and items as you wandered about the world. Give it a 3D treatment a la Bionic Commando and I'd be very happy.

Aggort · 10-02-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Grifter

Strider (for the arcade and Genesis) was easily one of my all time favorite games growing up, I honestly think I would be the happiest gamer alive if Capcom gave this the Bionic Commando treatment. An updated version for live and a remake for retail would be the greatest thing ever.

I am hoping that is what they are doing as well, but by today's standards, I;d hope they are truly working on a slightly better level design. I'd love to see test rooms too, like in BC

Sazime · 10-02-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Spigot

I loved the NES version. From what I recall, it's a vastly different game from the Arcade version, is it not?

It was almost a proto-RPG or at least Zelda-esque game where you had to collect clues and items as you wandered about the world. Give it a 3D treatment a la Bionic Commando and I'd be very happy.

Yeah, it was waaaay different than the arcade/Genesis versions. In fact, I would say it was more like Bionic Commando than any other game on the system at the time. Jumping between checkpoints, collecting clues to be able to move on, but you could actually leave a stage if you didn't have what you needed.

I wouldn't want a full 3D remake, unless they changed some of the hinkier gameplay. It would not stand by today's standards. Not at all.

Grifter · 10-02-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sazime

Yeah, it was waaaay different than the arcade/Genesis versions. In fact, I would say it was more like Bionic Commando than any other game on the system at the time. Jumping between checkpoints, collecting clues to be able to move on, but you could actually leave a stage if you didn't have what you needed.

I wouldn't want a full 3D remake, unless they changed some of the hinkier gameplay. It would not stand by today's standards. Not at all.

I could see it as a mix between Sands of Time and Ninja Gaiden set in a futuristic Sci-Fi world, maybe throw in some RPG like elements.

Norse · 10-03-2008, 12:06 AM

Makes sense. Strider has a lot of potential. I remember playing it back when I had a C64. Capcom is by far my favorite Asian developer. They've done almost everything right this generation.

Darkmatter · 10-03-2008, 02:33 AM

Loved the Genesis game and have always wanted a remake so I hope this is true!

Xerxes · 10-03-2008, 02:42 AM

This would of have been a great job for Clover. Smart move Capcom.

10-02-2008, 06:23 PM	#1
DoctorFinger Editor in Chief Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 13,829 Blog Entries: 10	Rumor: Capcom Bringing Strider Back? This one gets the dreaded rumor tag because it's so thinly sourced, but it's frankly too awesome not to be true. According to EGM/1UP's rumormonger, Capcom is eying old school arcade/NES title Strider for a revival. This news makes me a very happy camper. It also makes me think that Capcom is spying on my mind, because it was just recently that I was pondering this very scenario. Q-Mann says that after the success of the Bionic Commando and Mega Man games of recent vintage they're looking at a Devil May Cry-esque style for Strider Hiryu. Again, there is no source on this, and they've been wrong on this stuff before, but maybe if we hope hard enough we can will it to happen. Source - 1UP.

10-02-2008, 06:40 PM	#2
Aggort Glad Pants are Optional Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bpt., Ohio Posts: 988 Blog Entries: 3	I have fond memories of Strider on my Genesis. I loved using that sword of his. __________________ ಠ_ಠ Gamertag: Aggort ¤ Steam: Aggort ¤ Twitter ¤ Reddit

10-02-2008, 06:55 PM	#4
Grifter Cognified Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 3,430	Strider (for the arcade and Genesis) was easily one of my all time favorite games growing up, I honestly think I would be the happiest gamer alive if Capcom gave this the Bionic Commando treatment. An updated version for live and a remake for retail would be the greatest thing ever. __________________ Steam:xGryfter XBL:xGryfter PSN:xGryfter World Wide Dojo Last edited by Grifter; 10-02-2008 at 09:15 PM.

10-02-2008, 07:48 PM	#8
King3567 Bang your head! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 358 Blog Entries: 4	I've seen footage and played as Strider in Marvel Vs. Capcom, so....can't wait and hope it's true. Us younger gamers are certainly glad for Capcom's awesome job of reviving its old games series! __________________ last.fm LIVE My Blog ...and all of our shadows are ashes against the grain

10-02-2008, 08:43 PM	#13
Xerxes ONE FUCKING BOX Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: HTX Posts: 20,214 Blog Entries: 8	A 2D(in 3D) side-scroller/platformer extravaganza would be nice. __________________ 360: Xerxes PSN: ArmoredXerxes Bitch, please. I've gone through the alphabet with more girls than a kindergarten teacher. -Ox My life requires busting faggoty assed bitches like yourself in the fucking face. -Zeal the original Game Boy was the size of a VCR -pronounconnoun Last edited by Xerxes; 10-02-2008 at 08:59 PM.

10-02-2008, 06:43 PM	#3
BLeeP BRAVEST WARRIOR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 2,915	I wonder if it would be a full on 3D action game like the new Bionic Commando, or classic 2D game play such as Bionic Command: Rearmed and Megaman 9. I would really like to see a slick 2D action game with lots of jumping around and slicing shit up. Mmmm.

10-02-2008, 07:03 PM	#5
TheEvilNarwhale Turkey Town Ambassador Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tampa Posts: 202	Awesome! I still throw strider 2 for playstation in when ever I go home.

10-02-2008, 07:46 PM	#7
Sazime Laurel for Dictator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Novato, CA Posts: 1,142 Blog Entries: 2	Anyone else beat this on the NES? I remember hammering at it for a week and finally acing my way through it.

10-02-2008, 07:50 PM	#9
bryan Colonist Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,488	This was the first game I saw on the Megadrive (Genesis for you Westerners) and it blew me away and made me want the system so much.

10-02-2008, 08:29 PM	#10
Deadend Done Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Detroit Area, MI Posts: 4,144 Blog Entries: 2	Ohh, I would dig a new Strider game. But know what is missing? Megaman Legends!

10-03-2008, 12:06 AM	#18
Norse Insert credit Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 1,069	Makes sense. Strider has a lot of potential. I remember playing it back when I had a C64. Capcom is by far my favorite Asian developer. They've done almost everything right this generation. __________________ DVD Collection PSN ID: Norse360 STEAM: espent79 WiiU: EspenT

10-03-2008, 02:33 AM	#19
Darkmatter Insert Funny Here. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,557	Loved the Genesis game and have always wanted a remake so I hope this is true!

10-03-2008, 02:42 AM	#20
Xerxes ONE FUCKING BOX Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: HTX Posts: 20,214 Blog Entries: 8	This would of have been a great job for Clover. Smart move Capcom. __________________ 360: Xerxes PSN: ArmoredXerxes Bitch, please. I've gone through the alphabet with more girls than a kindergarten teacher. -Ox My life requires busting faggoty assed bitches like yourself in the fucking face. -Zeal the original Game Boy was the size of a VCR -pronounconnoun

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