The game is set four years after Arthur rescued Princess Guinevere (Prin Prin) from the demon Loki (Lucifer). They are engaged, and are about to get married. While spending a quiet moment Guinevere is suddenly kidnapped by a Red Guard.
In Strider 2, the player takes control of modern-day ninja named Strider Hiryu who wields a deadly plasma-ejecting cypher named the Falchion, completing missions assigned to him.
You are in control of a Predator who receives a distress call from Vega 4 of an attack on the city of New Shangi. Your goal is to wipe out all of the aliens before advancing to the next level.