Outlaw (video game)
Topic: Software
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| Outlaw | |
|---|---|
 Arcade flyer | |
| Developer(s) | Atari, Inc. |
| Publisher(s) | |
| Platform(s) | Arcade |
| Release | Arcade |
| 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
- ↑ 1.0 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.
- ↑ "Production Numbers". Atari. 1999. http://www.atarigames.com/atarinumbers90s.pdf.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Outlaw Killer List of Video Games Entry". http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=8942.
- ↑ "The Dot Eaters: Draw (those pixels)!". http://www.thedoteaters.com/p2_stage1.php.
- ↑ "1976: Coin-Op Business". http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/2000/the_history_of_atari_19711977.php?page=12.
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