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Wild Guns

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Also known as
ワイルドガンズ

Control a gunslinger and a targeting reticle to shoot enemies and dodge bullets in this Western sci-fi shooter.

Wild Guns was originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1994, published by Natsume in North America and Japan. No earlier commercial release of this exact game version on the SNES exists.


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About Wild Guns

Wild Guns is a third person shooter that blends Western and science fiction elements. Players select one of two gunslingers, Clint or Annie, who become involved in a conflict starting in Carson City.

The core gameplay involves simultaneously controlling a character's movement on screen and an independent aiming reticle. This setup requires managing both positioning and targeting to shoot enemies while avoiding their projectiles. The action progresses through six main stages, each containing three segments culminating in a boss encounter.

Levels such as an ammunition depot, a gold mine, and an armored train can be tackled in a non linear order after the initial area. Player capabilities include a standard weapon that can be temporarily enhanced, and bombs that cause widespread destruction to both foes and the interactive environment. A two player cooperative mode is available for the main campaign.

In addition to the primary campaign, a separate shooting gallery mode exists where the objective is purely to achieve a high score without risk of failure. The game's structure and dual control scheme create a challenging experience focused on constant evasion and precise shooting.

Wild Guns Screenshots

12 images
Title Screen
Player Select
On the streets of Carson City. Annie about to whack a guy in the head that came a little too close
There's not much left of Carson City when Annie destroys this droid
Inside the Carson City Saloon the demolition continues
The owner of the bar desperately tries to dodge Clint's bullets (on this screen you also see a floating power-up)
Clint is quick enough to escape death as he jumps over the gunfire
The bigger they are, the harder they explode. The Carson City boss bites the dust
Stage select after the Carson City level
Desolation Canyon, complete with dino skeleton
Desolation Canyon stage 2
Annie about to be fried by the flame thrower of the Desolation Canyon boss