Sega Genesis game Strider is an action-adventure game developed by FromSoftware and published by Sega. It was released in North America and Europe on October 15, 1992, and in Japan on October 24, 1992. The player controls the titular character, Strider, as he travels through a feudal Japan, fighting enemies and rescuing hostages. The game is a side-scrolling platformer, with the player moving Strider around using the up and down buttons, as well as the left and right joystick. The player can also use the shoulder buttons to jump. The player can also pick up objects to use as weapons, or use them to help Strider move. The player can also use the D-pad to change direction. The game features a variety of different enemies, including samurai, ghosts, and dragons. The player can also find power-ups, such as a bomb, sword, and shield, to help them fight their way through the game.