
There's also a lot to see in the action sequences. The large, cartoony' sprites have nice detail, and the backgrounds have strong colors. Sights and Sounds on the Lonesome PrairieĬlear, crisp graphics and rousing Western music make this an easy ride to enjoy. The sound effects can be helpful, too, as when you hear the thundering steers long before they hit the screen. The music propels the action with Old West rhythms that have been pumped up for the'90s. The large, cartoony sprites have nice detail, and the backgrounds have strong colors.


A password feature would've made the Old West more hospitable for young players. You get limited continues, which unfortunately means you'll be startin' from scratch purty regular. Smooth controls enable you to fire rapidly, but your man's not very fast on his feet, so he eats a lotta lead. The challenge is tough! Nasty varmints are hiding behind every tree and in every haystack, packin' pistols or heavin' dynamite. ProTip: Watch tor the chickens naming from an approaching stampede.
