| Mystic Riders | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Irem |
| Publisher(s) | Irem |
| Platform(s) | Arcade |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Horizontal-scrolling shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
| Arcade system | Irem M-92 |
Mystic Riders [a] is a 1992 arcade shoot 'em up video game released by Irem. [1] [2]
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Mystic Riders is a horizontal-scrolling shooter game. [3] [4] [5]
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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]
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]
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