Contra 4 Classic
Nintendo DS · Shoot 'em Up
The Wild West
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2007 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Happy Happening |
| Publisher | Majesco Entertainment |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Happy Happening and published by Majesco Entertainment, The Wild West arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2007 as a shoot 'em up.
It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Among the 10 DS shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
Happy Happening also made Bust-a-Move DS for the DS.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Wild West is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
The Wild West walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
The Wild West FAQ
When did The Wild West come out on the DS?
The Wild West was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.
Who made The Wild West?
It was developed by Happy Happening and published by Majesco Entertainment.
Is The Wild West multiplayer?
No. The Wild West is a single-player game.
How long does The Wild West take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, The Wild West typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Wild West on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.