Outlaw (video game)

Summary

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]

Outlaw
Arcade flyer
Developer(s)Atari, Inc.
Publisher(s)
Platform(s)Arcade
ReleaseArcade
Genre(s)Shooter
Mode(s)Single-player

Technology edit

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 edit

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 edit

  1. ^ a b Akagi, Masumi (13 October 2006). ナムコ Namco (in Japanese) (1st ed.). Amusement News Agency. p. 51. ISBN 978-4990251215. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  2. ^ "Production Numbers" (PDF). Atari. 1999. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-05-10. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  3. ^ a b c "Outlaw Killer List of Video Games Entry". Retrieved 2007-12-27.
  4. ^ "The Dot Eaters: Draw (those pixels)!". Archived from the original on 2007-12-31. Retrieved 2007-12-27.
  5. ^ "1976: Coin-Op Business". Retrieved 2007-12-27.