Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shooter

Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James

SystemPlayStation
Released2001
GenreShooter
DeveloperRebellion
PublisherUBI Soft Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Rebellion and published by UBI Soft Entertainment, Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James arrived on the PlayStation in 2001 as a shooter.

It landed about 6 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2001 include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed and Worms World Party.

Rebellion also made Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, Delta Force: Urban Warfare and The Mummy for the PS1.

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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James cheats & codes

5 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Health (All Levels)8009840A 2400
Never Reload (All Levels)800982D6 2400
Infinite Bullets (Target Take Down)80184CD4 0063
Infinite Bullets (Rolling Rampage)80184914 0063
Infinite Time8007D14E 003B 8007D14A 003B

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Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James walkthroughs & guides

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Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James FAQ

When did Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James come out on the PS1?

Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James was released for the PlayStation in 2001.

Who made Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James?

It was developed by Rebellion and published by UBI Soft Entertainment.

Is Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James multiplayer?

No. Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James is a single-player game.

How long does Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James take to play?

As a shooter, Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James 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.

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