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Which controls does this version use?

Actions

Sunset Riders action controls
D-pad
Move, crouch, climb ladders, and aim in available directions
Y
Fire the character’s weapon
B
Jump
A
Perform a dash

How it plays

How does Sunset Riders play?

Players move from left to right through four Western stages, defeating enemies and collecting power-ups while avoiding bullets, traps, and environmental hazards. The perspective is a fixed side view, with enemies attacking from the ground, rooftops, windows, and other positions.

Billy and Cormano can walk, jump, shoot in several directions, climb ladders, and perform a quick dash. Each stage ends with a boss encounter, and some stages include short riding or chase sequences. Two players can cooperate simultaneously, but continues and lives are limited by the selected settings.

Plan your run

What is the best way to play Sunset Riders?

Use short bursts of fire while advancing, and keep moving whenever enemies appear from multiple elevations. Jumping can avoid some projectiles, but crouching and changing shooting direction are often safer in narrow areas.

Save stronger weapons for crowded sections and bosses. In two-player games, spread out enough to cover different elevations without blocking one another, but regroup before entering boss arenas.

Meet the cast

Who are the key characters?

1

Billy Cool

A bounty hunter and one of the two playable characters in the SNES version. He uses a revolver and wears a blue outfit.

2

Cormano Wild

A playable bounty hunter distinguished by his pink clothing and distinctive hat. He fights with a firearm and shares the main movement abilities.

3

Simon Greedwell

A wealthy outlaw who serves as a major boss and target of the bounty hunters.

4

Hawkeye Hank Hatfield

A dangerous outlaw encountered as a boss during the bounty hunters’ journey.

5

El Greco

A masked outlaw and boss who attacks with a blade and ranged weapons.

Before you begin

What should you know before playing?

  1. 1

    Shoot hanging or visible power-up items when they appear; upgraded weapons make crowded sections much safer.

  2. 2

    Watch windows, rooftops, and the edges of the screen because enemies often enter from those positions.

  3. 3

    Learn boss attack patterns rather than standing still and trading shots.

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