Amstrad Action


The Wild Bunch
By Firebird
Amstrad CPC464

 
Published in Amstrad Action #1

In the mean 'ole wild west you have been wrongly branded a murderer. To clear your name you have to track down five ruthless killers known as the wild bunch. You begin your quest in one of five towns with only a description of the real murderer and your Colt .45.

There are two main phases to the game, in the towns and travelling between them. In towns you can play poker to get money with which you can buy equipment and provisions at the store. You can go to the sheriff's office to get information on the wild bunch or the telegraph to check on the Pinkerton agent who's pursuing you.

Eventually you want to recognise and have gunfights with the five members of the bunch. They will be found in different towns so you have to get between them. On each journey you'll encounter many dangers which will sap your strength and perhaps kill you unless you are prepared for them.

Good News

1. A tough challenge which is extremely hard to complete. 2. An original mixture of trading, adventuring and good fortune.

Bad News

1. You spend most of your time playing poker. 2. The Pinkerton agent moves totally unpredictably.