Outlaw (video game)

Not to be confused with Outlaw (1978 video game), Outlaws (1985 video game), or Outlaws (1997 video game).

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)	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

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 a gun as soon as he draws his. Shooting him scores points, with points counting toward end-of-game ratings such as "Dude", "Greenhorn", and "Top Gun".^[3]

References

1. 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. "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.