Konami turned the Old West into a 1991 arcade shooter starring four bounty hunters, Steve, Billy, Bob and Cormano, and the 1993 Super Nintendo version keeps all four while cutting simultaneous play to two people. Each stage targets a wanted outlaw whose poster appears before the stage, and the bosses ride out with taunts and speech samples. Between gunfights you ride horses, hop onto a speeding train, run along a cattle stampede and shoot down at enemies on balconies above the street.
The SNES version is close to the arcade in look and feel, with a few content changes, including the removal of some stereotyped enemies and alterations to the saloon scenes. It is a more faithful port than the Genesis version, which offers only two of the four cowboys. Steve and Billy shoot revolvers while Bob and Cormano carry shotguns with a wider spread, and the choice changes how each stage plays.
Tips for Sunset Riders
Pick up sheriff's badges for faster shooting and a second gun, but you lose them when you die.
Outlaws often fire from windows and balconies, so aim diagonally upward to clear them before moving on.
Shotgun users should get closer to enemies, while revolver users can shoot from a safe distance.
How to Play Sunset Riders
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Is Sunset Riders free to play?
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What console is Sunset Riders for?
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What genre is Sunset Riders?
Sunset Riders is a action, shooter game. It was made for the SNES.
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