Bury Me With My Money
Now this is more like it. After several weeks of perfectly acceptable but frankly obscure releases, Hamster’s Arcade Archives is knocking it out of the park with one of the most beloved arcade games of the golden age, Konami’s rootin’ tootin’ classicSunset Riders.
Released in the arcade market in 1991 – at a time when Konami were pumping out hit, after hit, after hit –Sunset Ridershas one-to-four players pick from a selection of four badass hombres – Steve, Billy, Bob, and Cormano – before battling through frantic and garishly coloured side-scrolling action, on a mission to take down a gang of outlaws terrorising the county.
Featuring brilliant sprite work, memorable boss battles, goofy digitised speech and an absolutely kicking soundtrack,Sunset Ridersholds up as a helluva good time. A genuine blast from the past which I’ve played through an abundance of times over the past three decades. you’re able to check out the action in the video below, courtesy ofWorld of Longplays.
While the admittedly high price tag of $8 might be off-putting to some, the arrival ofSunset Ridersbrings hope that Hamster might re-release further gems from Konami’s brightest era. An era which brought usMystic Warriors, Vendetta,andLethal Enforcers, as well as licensed classics such asTMNT, The Simpsons, Moo Mesa,andX-Men(though the chance of seeing those latter releases is admittedlyhighlyunlikely).
Sunset Ridersis available to download now on PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
