Strider PC Engine CD Reproduction
The arcade classic finally comes to the PC Engine using the Arcade Card capabilities. After a much rumored SuperGrafx port that circulated via unconfirmed screenshots in magazines (probably just arcade screenshots) this is what we actually got. You know what? It’s pretty darn good! I grew up playing the Sega Genesis (Megadrive) port but always wondered what was up with the PCE version and was very happy when it turned out to be (sorta) true. While it’s not on the SuperGrafx, this is fine, and possibly better considering now we have newly created fully animated cut-scenes (with some CGI even!), a Redbook CD audio soundtrack, and use of voice samples – all of which are absent from many other versions and much of which would be impossible if it was limited to a HuCard. Also, kind of a relief one doesn’t need a SuperGrafx. There’s even a whole extra bonus level exclusive to this version! You do get some occasional missed parallax (argh) but with all the other additional features and totally acceptable core game-play this is fine. It’s Strider, for the PC Engine CD with Arcade Card, which is cool! Definitely worth a shot and is a great addition to the library.
- This game requires an Arcade Card to run
- Bonus “Picture disc” style Original Soundtrack CD feat. cover artwork
$24.95 ea. reproduction (art, case & backup)
$14.95 ea. replacement case (art & case)
$34.95 ea. reproduction (art, case & backup) S&H incl. to Canada
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