Iron Horse

Released by Konami for arcades in 1986, this action game is set in the American frontier, where armed outlaws hijack a speeding train. Players must fight their way through the train’s roof and interior, fending off waves of enemies as they make their way toward the locomotive at the front. The game captivated many players with the challenging, hardcore action characteristic of Konami at the time, combined with distinct graphics that evoke the atmosphere of a classic Western. The joy of solving the challenges hidden within its high difficulty remains a testament to the golden age of arcades, preserving those memories for the modern day.

Set in the American frontier, a sheriff rises to action to reclaim a train that has been hijacked by a gang of outlaws who have stolen its gold. As the player, you control the sheriff and fight your way through the train to take on the gang. Your goal is to defeat enemies, recover the stolen gold, and ultimately rescue the hostages.