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Wild Western

A sheriff on horseback must protect a train, located in the center of the screen, from groups of bandits. Players must avoid running into obstacles, getting shot, or allowing three bandits to board the train…

31 December 1982

Wild Western is an arcade developed by Taito, released 31 December 1982 on Arcade, FM-7, PC-8800 Series and Sharp X1.

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What Wild Western is

Wild Western is an arcade game developed by Taito and released in 1982. It is available on Arcade, FM-7, PC-8800 Series and Sharp X1.

The premise, in the publisher's words

A sheriff on horseback must protect a train, located in the center of the screen, from groups of bandits. Players must avoid running into obstacles, getting shot, or allowing three bandits to board the train. A bonus game is played between rounds.
Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and historical. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Wild Western launched on 31 December 1982, within three weeks of Trashman, King Kong, Evolution and Xevious.

Released around the same time: Trashman, King Kong, Evolution, Xevious.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Wild Western — frequently asked questions

When did Wild Western come out?
Wild Western was released on 31 December 1982 for Arcade, FM-7, PC-8800 Series and Sharp X1.
Does Wild Western have multiplayer?
Yes. Wild Western supports multiplayer.

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