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West Phaser

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Also known as
Steve McQueen: Westphaser

This light gun shooter pits you against waves of cartoon outlaws in chaotic saloons, testing your speed and aim to claim bounties and earn the Sheriff's badge.

West Phaser (also known as Steve McQueen: Westphaser) was developed and published by Loriciel SA and released for MS-DOS in 1989, which is the earliest commercial release of this exact game version on the platform and the original release year.


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Platform
MS-DOS
Released
1989
Genre
Perspective
1st-person
Size
848.40 KB
Version
PHASER.EXE
Rating
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Developer
Publisher

About West Phaser

West Phaser is a Western themed light gun shooter originally bundled with a specific controller modeled after 19th century revolvers. The objective involves stopping outlaws across various locations to earn rewards or a Sheriff's badge.

Players select from a roster of notable Old West figures like Doc Holliday and Calamity Jane to confront antagonists such as Jesse James. The gameplay presents stationary screens where waves of cartoonish enemies, including bandits and cowboys, must be shot while avoiding harm to bystanders. A candle icon serves as a health indicator, making the experience challenging as numerous foes attempt to extinguish it.

Targeting a specific wanted outlaw triggers a visual cue on the interface, leading to a confrontation for a bounty. The title later saw a re release under the name Steve McQueen: Westphaser, adding compatibility for standard input devices despite no actual connection to the actor's roles.

West Phaser Screenshots

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Title screen (EGA)
Input selection (EGA)
Playing as Doc Holliday (EGA)
...and going after Quantrill (EGA)
Fighting breaks out at the saloon (EGA)
Shoot that sneaky thief for bonuses (EGA)
Outta my personal space, clown-pants (EGA)
Jesse James takes one in the chest (EGA)
Success! (EGA)
Outside the bank (EGA)