Strider Hiryuu
Strider Hiryuu remains one of the finest action experiences on the Sega Genesis. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Capcom
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.1K)
- Last updated
Strider Hiryuu Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Strider Hiryuu on our in-browser Mega Drive emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Strider Hiryuu Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Strider Hiryuu on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Strider Hiryuu" Mega Drive longplay 1990
Strider Hiryuu Cheat Codes
6 community-curated cheats for Strider Hiryuu. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Skip ROM Check
AJBT-AACJ -
Select Starting Stage
AA2T-AACJ -
Invincibility
AAGT-EA7R -
Infinite Lives
AJET-EA9J -
Freeze Time
RE3T-A6YW -
Infinite Health
ALCA-AA84+ALCA-AA8Y
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Strider Hiryuu released?
Strider Hiryuu was released in 1990 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Strider Hiryuu?
Strider Hiryuu was developed by Capcom, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Strider Hiryuu support?
Strider Hiryuu is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Strider Hiryuu?
Strider Hiryuu is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Strider Hiryuu for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Strider Hiryuu runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Strider Hiryuu in the browser?
No. Strider Hiryuu streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Strider Hiryuu?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Strider Hiryuu work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Strider Hiryuu this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Strider Hiryuu. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
