Pistol Daimyo no Bōken

Infobox VG
title = Pistol Daimyo no Bōken


developer = Namco
publisher = Namco
designer =
release =
genre = Shoot 'em up
modes = Up to two players, alternating turns
cabinet = Upright, cabaret, and cocktail
arcade system = Namco System 1
display = Horizontal orientation, Raster, standard resolution (Used: 288 x 224)
input = 8-way Joystick; 1 button
platforms = Arcade

"Pistol Daimyo no Bōken" (ピストル大名の冒険) is a side-scrolling shooter arcade game that was released by Namco in 1990 only in Japan. It runs on Namco System 1 hardware and its name translates from Japanese as "Adventure of the Pistol Feudal Lord". The game is a spin-off from "Berabow Man", as the titular character appeared in that game as a boss-type enemy.

The player controls Pistol Daimyo, a little Japanese lord who has a pistol strapped to his head and fans on his feet. He faces to the right of the screen and the background scrolls to the left, bringing enemies into view. The player tries to destroy enemies for points and powerups. Pressing the button makes his pistol fire a tiny shot; holding down the button charges the pistol, and upon releasing the button the pistol shoots a bigger cannonball. Even the smallest enemies take multiple hits, so the standard shot is of little use. This game also features voice samples (in Japanese).

This game was never released in the United States, probably because of its slightly questionable content. When Pistol Daimyo is hit without any armour he dies, and players have to watch him do a naked dance in which he uses his fans to hide his shame. Also, upon completion of the game, he is seen dancing fully clothed in front of a picture of some strange-looking Japanese people on a beach.

External links

* [http://mvt3k.overclocked.org/episode022.htm Review of the game by OC Mystery Videogame Theater 3000]