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Sunset Riders hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1991 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from Konami is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
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. It was released in North America in October 1991 and Japan in November 1991.
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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 |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Sunset Riders
In addition to the standard game mode, the Mega Drive/Genesis version features a two-player versus mode. The two characters in the Genesis version were given surnames that they originally did not have in the arcade version (Billy Cool and Cormano Wild). Hobby Consolas gave the scores of 86% to the Super NES version and 78% for the Sega Mega Drive version, while Mean Machines Sega rated the latter as 84%, noting it as "surprisingly good".
is a 1991 run and gun video game developed and published by Konami for arcades. Sunset Riders was well received by the video game press upon release. The Native American enemy characters from Stage 6 were removed and replaced with regular outlaws, leaving only Chief Wigwam (originally named Chief Scalpem in the arcade version) as the stage boss.
How Sunset Riders Plays
After all lives are lost, the player may continue the game by inserting more credits, but has a limited amount of time to do so before the game defaults to a game over screen. 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. Each bounty hunter wields different guns.
The player(s) can jump between higher/lower floors and slide to avoid enemy attacks. 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. Sunset Riders has gameplay that is similar to other Konami titles such as Contra and Vendetta.
Why Players Still Load It Up
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. The controls are identical to the arcade version aside from the addition of two shooting buttons instead of just one: one button allows the player to walk and shoot at the same time, while the other shoot button keeps the character still when pressed down, allowing the player to change their aim only. In Japan, Game Machine listed it on their December 15, 1991 issue as being the third most-successful table arcade unit of the month.
Sunset Riders was well received by the video game press upon release. The players must shoot each other until one of the players runs out of health. The power-up icons have also been replaced as well.
Sunset Riders — Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy the original Sunset Riders?
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What console was Sunset Riders released on?
Konami shipped Sunset Riders for the Super Nintendo back in 1991, and this page runs that release.
Can I save my progress in Sunset Riders?
Yes. Create a free account and the player unlocks save states — snapshot your progress at any moment and resume later on any device.
How many players does Sunset Riders support?
This browser version of Sunset Riders handles 1 player(s).