However, as for Strider 2, there are good points to the game, but sadly there are some bad points as well. Bad points notwithstanding, this is definitely a title aimed at fans of classic gaming. The graphics in Strider 2 consist of 2D sprites on 3D backgrounds, which are executed particularly well in my opinion. The sprites are well drawn and move smoothly. The backgrounds are also well rendered and look good.
Some backgrounds stretch for a long way and all of the backgrounds are rich with detail.
Although Strider and his enemies walk on a 2D plane throughout the game, occasionally, they will turn a corner. This is accomplished seamlessly and it looks very admirable. Whereas most of the characters are sprites, the mini-bosses and huge final bosses are rendered in polygons, which adds a nice look to them. Another aspect that is done in polygons is the slashes of Strider's sword, Cypher. Regardless of this seemingly odd mix of polygons and sprites, both work very appropriately together.