Mystic Riders

Mystic Riders
Developer(s)Irem
Publisher(s)Irem
Platform(s)Arcade
Release
Genre(s)Horizontal-scrolling shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer
Arcade systemIrem M-92

Mystic Riders[a] is a 1992 arcade shoot 'em up video game released by Irem.[1][2]

Gameplay

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Gameplay screenshot

Mystic Riders is a horizontal-scrolling shooter game.[3][4][5]

Development and release

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Mystic Riders is one of the games in the Irem Arcade Hits compilation for Windows and Mac.[6][7] It has also been announced as one of the titles for the third volume in the Irem Collection for the ninth generation of video game consoles.[8][9][10]

Reception

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In Japan, Game Machine listed Mystic Riders on their July 1, 1992 issue as being the thirteenth most-popular arcade game for the previous two weeks.[11] Japanese publication Micom BASIC Magazine ranked the game eleventh in popularity in its August 1992 issue.[12] Sinclair User's John Cook praised the game's fantasy-themed visuals and gameplay, recommending giving it a chance.[3] Hardcore Gaming 101's Kurt Kalata thought the game was visually unique and solidly designed, but felt the soundtrack could be better.[4] Sega-16's Ken Horowitz considered it a fun title, praising its colorful graphical presentation and gameplay, but noted that it was easier than other Irem shoot 'em ups.[5]

Notes

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  1. ^ Known in Japan as Mahou Keibitai Gunhouki (Japanese: 魔法警備隊ガンホーキ, Hepburn: Mahō Keibitai Ganhōki, lit. 'Magic Guard Gunhawk').

References

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  1. ^ Yanma (December 1991). "Super Soft Hot Information: Video Game 新作ソフト Data Base". Micom BASIC Magazine [ja] (in Japanese). No. 120. The Dempa Shimbunsha Corporation [ja]. pp. 244–245.
  2. ^ Akagi, Masumi (October 13, 2006). "アイレム (アイビーエム) Irem; Irem America; M". アーケードTVゲームリスト 国内•海外編 (1971-2005) (in Japanese) (1st ed.). Amusement News Agency [ja]. pp. 13–14, 120–121, 157–159. ISBN 978-4990251215.
  3. ^ a b Cook, John (August 1992). "Coin Ops: Mystic Riders". Sinclair User. No. 126. EMAP. p. 40.
  4. ^ a b Kalata, Kurt (July 5, 2017). "Mystic Riders". Hardcore Gaming 101. Archived from the original on 2017-10-17. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
  5. ^ a b Horowitz, Ken (August 26, 2023). "Lost in the Arcade: Irem Games". Sega-16. Archived from the original on 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
  6. ^ "IREM Arcade Hits". GamesIndustry.biz. 9 December 2010. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Irem Arcade Hits". Mac App Store. 5 November 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  8. ^ "ININ - IREM Collection Vol. 3". www.iningames.com. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  9. ^ "irem Collection Volume 3 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch". Gematsu. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  10. ^ Handley, Zoey (11 October 2023). "Strictly Limited announces the included games for Irem Collection Volume 3". Destructoid. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Game Machine's Best Hit Games 25 - テーブル型TVゲーム機 (Table Videos)" (PDF). Game Machine [ja] (in Japanese). No. 427. Amusement Press, Inc. [ja]. June 1, 1992. p. 25. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2020-01-31. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
  12. ^ Yanma (August 1992). "Super Soft Hot Information - Video Game: 今月の人気ソフト・ランキング". Micom BASIC Magazine [ja] (in Japanese). No. 122. The Dempa Shimbunsha Corporation [ja]. pp. 238–239.


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