You the Sheriff of this stinkin' town?

[chronodev]

I've posted a review of the game Law of the West by accolade, 1985, for the Commodore 64.

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Intro

It's tough being the Sheriff of Gold Gulch. Especially when your only deputy is busy getting drunk, and when the town doctor will let you bleed to death if you are too happy on the trigger. Will you survive 'til sundown?

Story

You are the Sheriff of Gold Gulch, a wild west town like the wild west ones you see on those wild west movies. As Sheriff, it is up to you to maintain the order. Armed with your loyal six shooter and a pinch of wit, you patrol your town. On your rounds, you will run into colorful and very interesting fellas. Let's see here, we have Miss Rose, the Saloon Hostess, who is always trying to seduce you. Little Willy, the kid who has got a secret he ain't telling nobody. The doctor, who does not really understand why you should ever use your gun in this "peaceful" town. Miss April, the school teacher, who enjoys spreading rumors and gossip. The Mexicali kid, a fugitive who is wanted across the border. The Daltons, who are always lookin' for trouble. Belle, the tough, but lonely, cowgirl. The drunk deputy, whom you can never find around when you most need him. And some other gunslingers who are always looking to challenge your authority.

Gameplay

The beauty of this game lays in the interaction with these characters. You patrol from one location to another. The town has 4 main locations: The Saloon, The Wells Fargo stagecoach office, The train station, and the bank. The game consists of 11 scenarios, each in which you...

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You the Sheriff of this stinkin' town?

[goonie]

It was fun trying out all the dialog options

[Commodorian]

Great game, played it