Sunset Riders is a side-view shooter developed and published by Konami for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1991. The game is set in the Wild West, and the player controls one of three characters: Billy the Kid, Jesse James, or Buffalo Bill. The goal of the game is to destroy the criminal gangs that are ravaging the West.
Sunset Riders is a traditional side-person shooter game. The player controls his character using a joystick and attacks by shooting. The game features a linear level system, with each level requiring the player to kill all enemies to advance.
The game features three playable characters, each with their own weapons and special skills. Billy the Kid is a quick gunman with dual pistols, Jesse James is a sniper with a rifle, and Buffalo Bill is a powerful cowboy with a pistol.
Sunset Riders was highly praised by critics and fans. The game was praised for its beautiful graphics, engaging gameplay, and exciting music. The game has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide.