Mystic Riders

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

Mystic Riders
Developer(s)	Irem
Publisher(s)	Irem
Platform(s)	Arcade
Release	JP/NA: May 1992 EU: 1992
Genre(s)	Horizontal-scrolling shooter
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer
Arcade system	Irem M-92

Gameplay

Gameplay screenshot

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

Development and release

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

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

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').