Night Striker reminds of Knight Rider TV Show, and the game combines driving and shooting in a futuristic 'Roadblasters' style title. Unlike in Space Harrier, where one hit means you're dead, Night Striker uses the shield system for your car's "heath". At the start of the game you have five shields, but you can increase your shield count if you complete a stage without taking a single hit. After each stage, your shield number will be extended by one point, and you lose a shield point if you get hit by either enemy fire, or crash into an object. Learn to control the car perfectly so you'll be able to get to the last stage with plenty of shield points!