Osman (1996)

Mitchell Corporation

Arcade

3.36 from 11 ratings

33 members have it in their collection · 15 backlogged · 8 wish listed

How long? · with extras 6h (from 1 logged playthrough)

It is the late 21st century, and the world has come under the control of a single federal government. One day a new threat known as Abdullah the Slaver appears, causing widespread terror and panic. The fear in men's hearts incites the abandonment of all economic activity. The federal government, which is the foundation of capitalism and modern civilization, has … Read more
It is the late 21st century, and the world has come under the control of a single federal government. One day a new threat known as Abdullah the Slaver appears, causing widespread terror and panic. The fear in men's hearts incites the abandonment of all economic activity. The federal government, which is the foundation of capitalism and modern civilization, has become nothing less than an insidious idea that corrupts the foundations of society itself. It destroys the idiosyncrasies and variations among national viewpoints, stifling them in the name of "freedom" and its own internal ideals. Judicial Affairs Director Jack Layzon alone grasps the situation, fearing the worst. He summons the lone assassin who had mastered the 'secret style'... Read less
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  • Jun 01, 1996 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Arcade

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Review giopep 5/5 · Jul 1, 2024

A spiritual successor to Strider made by one of Strider’s original creators. As an arcade game it came out too late and didn’t get the success it deserved, so it became a kinda forgotten cult. But it’s a borderline masterpiece and I honestly think it’s better than any Strider out there: it’s modern, dynamic, spectacular, full of crazy ideas and …

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A spiritual successor to Strider made by one of Strider’s original creators. As an arcade game it came out too late and didn’t get the success it deserved, so it became a kinda forgotten cult. But it’s a borderline masterpiece and I honestly think it’s better than any Strider out there: it’s modern, dynamic, spectacular, full of crazy ideas and still so much fun, particularly with the quality of life stuff they put in the new edition. And sure, the new edition has got a steep price, but I bought it when it was discounted so what do you want me to say?

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