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Smoking Gun

Ride into a Wild West bullet storm in this vertical arcade shoot ’em up. Blast bandits, upgrade your firepower, and survive a ruthless retro-inspired challenge.

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Developer
Sklorite Studios LLC
Publisher
Sklorite Studios LLC
Release
October 22, 2024
1 year and 284 days ago
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3 user reviews3 reviews100.0%

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"Reminded me of classics like Sunset Riders (Nintendo) and True Lies (SEGA)… pretty addicting." -Haxel0rd

"...it has great graphics, the gameplay feels good, and overall it's fun. Price is more than fair..." -ewjfgb

Smoking Gun is a Wild West vertical shoot ’em up that fuses classic arcade action with gunslinger style. Ride into Hickstown as an Arizona Ranger, dodge waves of outlaw fire, collect power-ups, upgrade your arsenal, and take down deadly bosses in a retro-inspired showdown for justice.

Key Features

  • Wild West shmup action — A rare western take on the vertical shoot ’em up formula.

  • Upgrade your arsenal — Collect gold, ammo, and power-ups to strengthen your weapons and improve your loadout.

  • Arcade-style challenge — Tough enemies, limited saves, and reflex-driven combat inspired by old-school arcade shooters.

  • Boss showdowns — Face dangerous outlaw leaders in intense, bullet-filled battles.

  • Score-chasing replayability — Improve your runs, master enemy patterns, and push for higher scores.

  • Modern visuals, retro spirit — Classic arcade design enhanced with modern effects and presentation.

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