Overview
Konami took their run-and-gun expertise west. Sunset Riders delivered four-player arcade action across frontier settings—saloons, stampedes, trains, and mining towns. The colourful Western aesthetic and satisfying shooting made it an arcade favourite, while home conversions brought the bounty hunting to living rooms.
Fast facts
- Developer: Konami.
- Players: Four simultaneous (arcade).
- Setting: American Wild West.
- Genre: Run-and-gun.
Bounty hunters
| Character | Weapon | Style |
|---|
| Steve | Revolver | Balanced |
| Billy | Revolver | Balanced |
| Bob | Shotgun | Spread |
| Cormano | Shotgun | Spread |
Gameplay mechanics
| Action | Function |
|---|
| Shoot | Main attack |
| Jump | Platforming |
| Slide | Evasion |
| Power-ups | Dual guns, rapid fire |
Stage variety
| Level | Setting |
|---|
| Town | Street shootout |
| Saloon | Indoor combat |
| Train | Moving platform |
| Stampede | Cattle hazards |
Boss outlaws
| Boss | Bounty |
|---|
| Simon Greedwell | $10,000 |
| Hawkeye Hank | $20,000 |
| Dark Horse | $30,000 |
| Sir Richard Rose | Final boss |
Home conversions
| Platform | Differences |
|---|
| SNES | Two players, censorship |
| Mega Drive | Two players, different levels |
Konami action lineage
| Connection | Shared DNA |
|---|
| Contra | Run-and-gun mechanics |
| Aliens | Multiplayer co-op |
| Crime Fighters | Beat-em-up elements |
See also