Outlaw (video game)

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

Outlaw is a 1976 light gun shooter video game developed and published by Atari, Inc. for arcades; in Japan, it was distributed by Namco. The game simulates an Old West fast draw duel between the player and the computer.^[3] Outlaw was a response to Gun Fight, released by Midway a year before.^[4][5]

Outlaw
North American arcade flyer
Developer(s)	Atari, Inc.
Publisher(s)	NA: Atari, Inc. JP: Namco[1]
Platform(s)	Arcade
Release	NA: March 1976[2] JP: May 1976[1]
Genre(s)	Light gun shooter
Mode(s)	Single-player

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]

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]