Strikers Games Collection
From arcade classics to modern esports, the Strikers franchise has redefined competitive sports gaming with its high-speed gameplay, team customization, and over-the-top special moves. Whether soccer (Super Mario Strikers), hockey (NHL Hitz), or futuristic sports (Cyberball), these games prioritize fast-paced action over realism.
Core Gameplay & Legacy
- Arcade Roots: NBA Jam (1993) set the template with 2-on-2 basketball and "Boomshakalaka!" commentary- Nintendo Era: Super Mario Strikers (2005) blended soccer with power-ups and arena hazards
- Modern Esports: Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions (2020) brought anime-style super shots to competitive play
- Upcoming: MultiVersus (2024) expands the concept with Warner Bros. crossover characters
Cultural Impact
With 50+ titles across genres, Strikers games popularized:- "No rules" sports: Electric balls in Mario Strikers, weapons in Blood Bowl
- Regional favorites: Inazuma Eleven dominates Japanese sales, while FIFA Street thrives in Europe
- Crossover appeal: DreamMix TV World Fighters (2003) featured Konami/Nintendo/WB characters
Why Players Love It
From last-minute super shots to custom team logos, Strikers games deliver adrenaline-pumping competition where style always beats simulation.🎮All Strikers Retro Games
Strikers 1945
1995
Shoot 'em upClassic vertically-scrolling arcade shooter set in an alternate WWII timeline. Players choose from six aircraft with unique charge attacks and fight through eight stages of intense bullet-hell action against massive enemy bosses.
Strikers 1945 II
1997
Shoot 'em upThe explosive sequel to Psikyo's classic vertical shooter features enhanced bullet patterns, seven playable aircraft with unique charge attacks, and a new 'Bomb Stock' system. Battle through eight stages of intense aerial combat against massive mechanized bosses in this alternate WWII scenario.
Strikers 1945 III
1999
Shoot 'em upThe final chapter in Psikyo's acclaimed WWII shooter trilogy introduces a revolutionary 'Energy Gauge' system and eight distinct aircraft with transformable attack modes. Engage in lightning-fast bullet-dodging action across seven stages featuring multi-phase boss battles with screen-filling attack patterns.
Strikers 1945 Plus
1999
Shoot 'em upThe Neo Geo adaptation of Psikyo's classic shooter series features enhanced graphics, rebalanced gameplay, and exclusive content. Select from seven WWII-era aircraft, each with unique charge attacks and bomb techniques, in this intense vertically-scrolling bullet-hell experience.