Last updated on September 30th, 2024 at 06:36 am
Gunsmoke is a vertical scrolling shooter game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1985. The game casts the player as a lone gunman who is out to save the gold rush town of Hicksville from a fearsome group of enemies-
It is interesting to note that Gunsmoke has been compared to other classic vertical scrolling shooter games such as 19XX: The War Against Destiny and Commando. The game’s popularity has endured over the years, and it remains a beloved classic among fans of vertical scrolling shooter games.
Gunsmoke is a vertically scrolling shoot ’em up game released for the Commodore 64 in 1987 by the publisher GO!. The game tasks the player, as the sheriff, with bringing “lead-flavored justice” to the lawless town of Gunsmoke.
The gameplay of Gunsmoke involves the player controlling the sheriff’s character and shooting at various enemy cowboys, bandits, and other hostile entities that appear on the screen. The levels scroll vertically as the player progresses, with the goal of reaching the end of each stage.
Gunsmoke is a standout title for the Commodore 64 and is a must-play for fans of classic vertical scrolling shooter games. The game’s challenging gameplay and impressive graphics make it a standout title for the platform.
#######Key Features
– Classic vertical scrolling shooter gameplay
– Challenging gameplay and impressive graphics
The Remake
A very nice remake of the classic arcade shooter gun smoke available for free!
Made by Magnus Nillson & Stefan Gustafsson.
