Sunset Riders Game Collection
Sunset Riders: Konami's Wild West Arcade Classic
Released in 1991, Sunset Riders is Konami's iconic run-and-gun arcade shooter set in the American frontier. With its vibrant visuals, 4-player co-op, and memorable boss battles, it became a staple of 90s arcades and later console ports (SNES/Mega Drive).
- Signature Weapons: Rapid-fire pistols, shotguns, and dynamite
- Stage Gimmicks: Stampeding cattle, minecart chases, and saloon brawls
- Catchphrases: "Bury me with my money!" (final boss Big Bad)
- SNES version (1993) introduced exclusive stages and characters
- Inspired modern retro titles like Huntdown and Blazing Chrome
2024 Status: Demands for remaster/remake continue among fans.
Released in 1991, Sunset Riders is Konami's iconic run-and-gun arcade shooter set in the American frontier. With its vibrant visuals, 4-player co-op, and memorable boss battles, it became a staple of 90s arcades and later console ports (SNES/Mega Drive).
Gameplay Highlights
- Playable Cowboys: Choose between Billy, Cormano, Bob or Steve- Signature Weapons: Rapid-fire pistols, shotguns, and dynamite
- Stage Gimmicks: Stampeding cattle, minecart chases, and saloon brawls
- Catchphrases: "Bury me with my money!" (final boss Big Bad)
Legacy & Impact
- One of Konami's last great arcade shooters before fighting game boom- SNES version (1993) introduced exclusive stages and characters
- Inspired modern retro titles like Huntdown and Blazing Chrome
2024 Status: Demands for remaster/remake continue among fans.
