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Sunset Riders is a 1991 run and gun video game developed and published by Konami for arcades. It is set in the American Old West, where the player(s) take control of bounty hunters who are seeking the rewards offered for various criminals.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Insert Coin | V | Select |
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| Action | Keyboard | Arcade input |
|---|---|---|
| Move | · · · · | Joystick (8-way) |
| Shoot | · | Button 1 |
| Jump | · | Button 2 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind Sunset Riders
Retrospectively, Jamie O'Neill from Nintendo Life awarded the Super NES version eight stars out of ten, writing it "is bright, colourful, fantastically well animated, with superb music and sound. In Japan, the arcade game was first released on July 9, 1991. Only four of the eight bosses from the arcade version are featured (Simon Greedwell, Paco Loco, Chief Scalpem, and Sir Richard Rose), and each of the four chapters are divided into two stages.
The arcade version was released in two variants: a two-player version and a four-player version. The bonus stages also differ from the ones in the arcade version: the player chases after a moving wagon on horseback, while the woman in the wagon tosses bonus coins and extra lives at the player's path. In addition, there is only one woman you can rescue in Stage 4, and you do not get a bonus upon rescuing her.
How Sunset Riders Plays
The game, which is set in a fanciful version of the American Old West, revolves around four bounty hunters named Steve, Billy, Bob, and Cormano, who are out to claim rewards offered for eliminating the most wanted outlaws in the West. In the two-player version each player can choose which of the four bounty hunters to play as at the start of the game, while in the four-player version each character is assigned to a different control panel. Two power-ups are available, a gold sheriff's badge that grants fully automatic fire and a silver one that gives the player a second gun.
Each bounty hunter wields different guns. One life is lost whenever the player is hit by any enemy attack, trampled by bulls, caught in a fire or explosion, or struck by a rock or obstacle. At the beginning of each stage, the players are shown a wanted poster for the outlaw they will face at its end.
Why Players Still Load It Up
It also received an 89% score in SNES Force, with an 88% and an 89% from two reviewers. The power-up icons have also been replaced as well. It is set in the American Old West, where the player(s) take control of bounty hunters who are seeking the rewards offered for various criminals.
Subtitles have been added to the voice acted cutscenes, and the barfly that kisses the player character in Stage 1 as well as the saloon dancers from Stage 4 are dressed more conservatively compared to the arcade version. To access the bonus stages, the player must collect a Star-shaped item located in either stage of each chapter. Only four of the eight bosses from the arcade version are featured (Simon Greedwell, Paco Loco, Chief Scalpem, and Sir Richard Rose), and each of the four chapters are divided into two stages.
Sunset Riders — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Sunset Riders online for free?
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Do I need a controller to play Sunset Riders?
No. Keyboard controls work out of the box (see the controls panel), and any USB or Bluetooth gamepad is detected automatically.
Who developed Sunset Riders?
Development was handled by Konami, with Konami publishing the release.
Where can I buy the original Sunset Riders?
See the "Other Places You Can Get This Game" section below the article for legitimate places to buy real-world versions.