Outlaw (video game)

Short description: 1976 video game

Outlaw

Arcade flyer

Developer(s)| Atari, Inc.
Publisher(s)|

* NA: Atari, Inc.
* JP: Namco[1]

Platform(s)| Arcade
Release| Arcade

* NA: March 1976[2]
* JP: May 1976[1]

Genre(s)| Shooter
Mode(s)| Single-player

Outlaw is a single-player arcade game by Atari Inc., originally released in 1976. It simulates an Old West fast draw duel between the player and the computer.[3] Outlaw was a response to Gun Fight, released by Midway in North America the year before.[4][5]

## Technology

The game is housed in a custom cabinet that includes a light gun. The game PCB is composed of discrete technology, with game sprites stored in ROM. Playfield graphics are provided by a screen overlay representing an Old West town street.[3]

## Gameplay

Players select one of two characters: Half-fast Pete or Billy-The-Kid. Pete is more accurate while Billy can draw faster. An outlaw appears somewhere in the town, the object being to fast draw your gun as soon as he draws his. Shooting him before he shoots you scores points, with points counting toward end-of-game ratings such as "Dude", "Greenhorn", and "Top Gun".[3]

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Akagi, Masumi (13 October 2006) (in ja). ナムコ Namco (1st ed.). Amusement News Agency. p. 51. ISBN 978-4990251215. https://archive.org/stream/ArcadeGameList1971-2005#page/n52/mode/1up.
2. ↑ "Production Numbers". Atari. 1999. http://www.atarigames.com/atarinumbers90s.pdf.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Outlaw Killer List of Video Games Entry". http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=8942.
4. ↑ "The Dot Eaters: Draw (those pixels)!". http://www.thedoteaters.com/p2_stage1.php.
5. ↑ "1976: Coin-Op Business". http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/2000/the_history_of_atari_19711977.php?page=12.

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1970s Atari arcade games

Syzygy Engineering (1971)|

* Computer Space

1972|

* Pong

1973|

* Gotcha
* Space Race

1974|

* Gran Trak 10
* Qwak!
* Rebound
* Tank

1975|

* Anti-Aircraft
* Crash 'N Score
* Doctor Pong
* Hi-way
* Indy 800
* Jet Fighter
* Pursuit
* Shark Jaws
* Steeplechase

1976|

* Breakout
* Indy 4
* LeMans
* Night Driver
* Outlaw
* Quiz Show
* Sprint 2
* Stunt Cycle

1977|

* Canyon Bomber
* Destroyer
* Dominos
* Starship 1
* Super Bug
* Triple Hunt

1978|

* Atari Football
* Avalanche
* Fire Truck
* Sky Diver
* Tournament Table

1979|

* Asteroids
* Basketball
* Lunar Lander

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