Zombies Ate My Neighbors Classic Co-op
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Sunset Riders
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 18 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992, Sunset Riders is a shoot 'em up developed by Konami. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2. Among the 75 Genesis shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
Konami also made Contra: Hard Corps, Castlevania: Bloodlines and International Superstar Soccer Deluxe for the Genesis.
Sunset Riders supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Sunset Riders is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Sunset Riders cheats & codes
27 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives P1 | FFB099:06 |
|---|---|
| Invincible P1 | FFCA4D:02 |
| Have 2X Guns And All Rapid Fire Upgrades P1 | FFCA42:03 |
| Infinite Lives P2 | FFB09B:06 |
| Infinite Credits | FFB0A3:09 |
Sunset Riders walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Sunset Riders.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Sunset Riders FAQ
When did Sunset Riders come out on the Genesis?
Sunset Riders was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.
Who made Sunset Riders?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Sunset Riders multiplayer?
Yes. Sunset Riders supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Sunset Riders take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Sunset Riders typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Sunset Riders on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.