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Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa (1992)

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Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa is a beat ’em up arcade game developed and released by Konami in 1992. The game is based on the animated television series Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa, which aired in the early ’90s. The show features a group of anthropomorphic cowboys, known as the C.O.W.-Boys (short for Cow Operated Weapons), who fight to maintain justice in the town of Moo Mesa, a Wild West-themed setting populated by anthropomorphic animals.

Gameplay:

The Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa arcade game is a side-scrolling beat ’em up, which was a popular genre at the time. Players can choose one of the four main C.O.W.-Boys characters to play as:

1. Marshal Moo Montana – The leader of the C.O.W.-Boys and the show’s main character.
2. Dakota Dude – A large and strong buffalo-like character.
3. Cowlorado Kid – A fast and nimble gunslinger.
4. Buffalo Bull (in the two-player version of the game, Buffalo Bull was not included, and only the three main characters from the show were available).

Players progress through various levels, fighting enemies like outlaws and robots, and face off against different bosses at the end of each stage. The game features the classic beat ’em up mechanics, such as jumping, attacking, and using special moves. The environment and art style are inspired by the Wild West setting, with bright, colorful graphics and cartoony characters.

Features:

• Multiplayer: The arcade cabinet supported up to four players, with each player controlling one of the C.O.W.-Boys.
• Power-ups: Various power-ups can be found throughout the game, which enhance the players’ abilities, such as increased firepower or invincibility for a limited time.
• Boss Battles: At the end of each level, players encounter unique and sometimes humorously designed bosses that fit the Wild West theme, such as giant mechanical bulls or outlaw gang leaders.

Legacy:

Though the arcade game wasn’t as popular or long-lasting as other Konami beat ’em ups, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or The Simpsons, Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa still has a cult following, especially among fans of the original cartoon and arcade collectors. The game remains a fun relic of the early ’90s era of arcade gaming, with its quirky blend of Western and anthropomorphic animal themes.

Released: 1992
Machine type: Arcade
Original System: Arcade
Developer by: Konami Co., Ltd. (開発元：コナミ)
Published by: Konami Co., Ltd.
Genre: Action
Setting: Fantasy / Western
Programmer: Takashi Takeda
Sound Program by: Hideaki Shikama
Music and Effects by: Michiru Yamane
Japanese spelling: ワイルドウエストカウボーイズ・オヴ・ムーメサ

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