Arcade ports usually have this problem: If it is going to be as if you have infinite coins, the game loses a lot of itself. Strider 2 is already a relatively easy and fairly short game, so if the continues are going to be so gifted and forgiving... I don't know, it kind of takes away your desire to keep playing. Beyond that, I have to say that it's a somewhat decent sequel, with fun gameplay, cool visuals and creative boss battles.