Super Rider

Taito Corporation (Venture Line license) • 1983

Super Rider — Title screen
Title screen
Super Rider — Gameplay
Gameplay

Super Rider is a two-player platform game released in 1983 by Taito Corporation under license from Venture Line. As riders on futuristic motorcycles, players navigate scrolling environments filled with obstacles and enemies. Using a two-way joystick for movement and dedicated buttons for jumping and firing, the objective is to progress through each level while avoiding hazards and defeating opponents. The game's visuals present a side-scrolling perspective as players race forward, requiring precise timing and coordination to clear jumps and dodge projectiles. Cooperative play allows friends to tackle the challenges together, adding a competitive element to the experience. The game’s soundtrack is produced by two General Instrument AY8910 sound chips running in conjunction with Zilog Z80 processors. Super Rider provides a straightforward but engaging run-and-jump gameplay loop, offering a glimpse into early 1980s arcade entertainment.

Details

Manufacturer
Taito Corporation (Venture Line license)
Year
1983
Players
2
Genre
Platform / Run, Jump & Scrolling
Display
raster, rotated 90°
Emulation status
imperfect
MAME ID
suprridr

Machine data derived from the MAME project.

Super Rider — Arcade Game