Gun Smoke

Gunsmoke is an 8bit video game released in 1985 by Capcom. It is an arcadestyle shooter game set in the American Old West. Players control a bounty hunter named Billy Wild Bill who must defeat various outlaws and gang leaders to save the town. The game features a topdown perspective with vertically scrolling levels. As Wild Bill, players navigate through different stages, facing enemies such as gunmen, bandits, and Native American warriors. The objective is to shoot and eliminate these enemies while avoiding their attacks. Throughout the game, players can upgrade their weapons and collect powerups to enhance their abilities. Gunsmoke s unique feature is the ability to move vertically and horizontally on the screen, adding a layer of complexity to the gameplay. The game also has a time limit, adding urgency to completing each level. With its challenging gameplay and 8bit visuals and sound, Gunsmoke remains a classic example of early arcade shooter games.