Badlands (1984 video game)
| Badlands | |
|---|---|
 North American arcade flyer | |
| Developer(s) | Konami |
| Publisher(s) | Konami Centuri |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, MSX |
| Release | March 6, 1984[1] |
| Genre(s) | Interactive movie |
| Mode(s) | 1-2 players alternating turns |
Badlands (バッドランズ) is a LaserDisc arcade video game developed by Konami and published by both Konami and Centuri. It debuted at the Amusement and Music Operators Association show in October 1983 and was released to the public in early 1984.[2][3] Badlands follows a cowboy named Buck seeking vengeance on a gang of outlaws and its leader, Landolf, for the murder of his wife and children.[4]
Gameplay[edit]
Badlands is an interactive movie set in a wild west fantasy world.[5] The arcade controls consist of one large "shoot" button. Gameplay consists of video scenes, requiring players to shoot and react to environmental hazards and enemies. The player starts with 3 lives and losing all lives ends the game. The objective is to eliminate outlaws and claim their bounties.
Reception[edit]
In Japan, Game Machine listed Badlands on their September 15, 1984, issue as the second most-successful upright arcade unit of the month.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Badlands (Registration Number PA0000216902)". United States Copyright Office. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ Sharpe, Roger C. (January 15, 1984). "The Most Exciting Video... Pinball's Return... Video Jukebox's Appeal". Play Meter. pp. 63–6.
- ^ "Badlands (Registration Number PAu000573225)". United States Copyright Office. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ "Badlands (1984)". MobyGames. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
- ^ "Badlands (1984)". MobyGames. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
- ^ "Game Machine's Best Hit Games 25 - アップライト, コックピット型TVゲーム機 (Upright/Cockpit Videos)". Game Machine (in Japanese). No. 244. Amusement Press, Inc. 15 September 1984. p. 31.
External links[edit]
- Dragon's Lair Project
- Badlands at the Killer List of Videogames
- Badlands at Coinop.org
- Badlands at Arcade History