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Shoot Out
枪手对决
Shoot Out is an action arcade game developed by Data East USA and released in 1985. Players control a gunslinger navigating through levels filled with enemies. The game features a side-scrolling perspective where the player must shoot down waves of opponents while avoiding incoming fire. Controls are straightforward, allowing players to move left and right while aiming and firing their weapon. The game progresses through multiple stages, each introducing new enemy types and increased difficulty. Shoot Out combines quick reflexes with strategic positioning, requiring players to manage ammunition and timing to advance through each level.
- Developer
- Data East USA
- Released
- 1985
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (4.2K)
- Last updated
Shoot Out Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Shoot Out on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Shoot Out Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Shoot Out on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Shoot Out" Arcade longplay 1985
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shoot Out released?
Shoot Out was released in 1985 for the Arcade.
Who developed Shoot Out?
Shoot Out was developed by Data East USA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Shoot Out?
Shoot Out is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Shoot Out for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Shoot Out runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Shoot Out in the browser?
No. Shoot Out streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Shoot Out?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Shoot Out work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Shoot Out this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Shoot Out. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
