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Strider

Strider is a term used as a proper noun to refer to several fictional characters and media works. It is most commonly associated with J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium and Capcom's Strider video game franchise.

In The Lord of the Rings, Strider is the nickname given to Aragorn, son of Arathorn, a

In video games, Strider Hiryu is the ninja protagonist of Capcom's Strider, first released as an arcade

A 2014 remake simply titled Strider was developed by Double Helix Games and published by Capcom for

ranger
of
the
North
and
heir
to
the
thrones
of
Gondor
and
Arnor.
He
is
introduced
to
the
Hobbits
in
the
Shire
as
a
mysterious
guide
and
protector.
Throughout
The
Fellowship
of
the
Ring,
Strider
demonstrates
leadership
and
courage,
later
revealing
his
true
lineage
and
adopting
the
name
Elessar
Telcontar
after
the
War
of
the
Ring,
when
he
becomes
king.
game
in
1989.
Set
in
a
dystopian
future,
the
game
follows
Hiryu
as
he
battles
a
tyrannical
regime
in
a
large
city,
using
a
plasma
blade
called
the
Cyblade
and
a
variety
of
acrobatic
moves.
The
title
spawned
ports
to
other
platforms
and
several
sequels,
and
it
remains
notable
for
its
fast-paced
traversal
and
stylistic
combat.
multiple
platforms.
It
reimagines
the
character
and
gameplay
as
a
modern
3D
action-platformer
inspired
by
the
original’s
aesthetics,
updating
visuals
and
combat
while
retaining
the
core
Strider
Hiryu
character.