Strider II Master System box art

Sega Master System · Platformer

Strider II

Deep cut

SystemSega Master System
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperTiertex
PublisherU.S. Gold
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesStrider
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Tiertex and published by U.S. Gold, Strider II arrived on the Sega Master System as a platformer.

It is part of the Strider series; on the Master System you can also try Strider. The series also appears on other systems with Strider (Genesis) and Strider (PS1). Tiertex also made Winter Olympics, World Cup USA '94 and Star Wars for the Master System.

Strider II is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Strider II is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Strider II gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Strider II cheats & codes

9 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00D4-E809
Strider Height From Ground Modifier00D4-9AXX
Infinite Health00D4-F27E

See all Strider II cheats

Strider II walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Strider II FAQ

Who made Strider II?

It was developed by Tiertex and published by U.S. Gold.

Is Strider II multiplayer?

No. Strider II is a single-player game.

How long does Strider II take to play?

As a platformer, Strider II typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Strider II on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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