Amstrad Action


Billy The Kid

Author: Trenton Webb
Publisher: Virgin/Mastertronic
Machine: Amstrad CPC464

 
Published in Amstrad Action #56

Billy The Kid

What better basis for a lightgun game could there be than the exploits of ace gunslinger Billy The Kid?

The game has three different stages. First you try your hand at blasting innocent bottles and cans, getting the old shootin' eye ready. Then, if you prove good enough, it's onto a bank robbery and a gunfight with the Sheriff. The bank job's simply a case of bopping people who are daft enough to put their heads above cover, annihilating the posse in a set time limit. The Gunfight is a test of luck and speed. It only lasts for a few seconds but it's the game's highpoint.

As with all these 'new' lightgun games, there's the same game using joystick and keys on the flip side. This one's even better on keys because the slower cursor movement gives you less time to get shots off. A good fun budget, this game uses the lightgun well and will make a great addition to any Magnum psycho's cannon fodder collection.

Second Opinion

An enjoyable Wild West romp, but a bit short on gameplay.

Green Screen View

Only two colours less!

Trenton Webb

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