Play Shoot Out Online

Shoot Out came out in 1985 as an arcade game from Data East. It was part of that wave of top-down shooters that filled arcades back then, sitting alongside titles that focused on fast action and simple controls. The cabinet was straightforward, built for quick sessions and designed to eat quarters if you weren't careful.

You control a police officer moving through city streets, clearing screens of criminals while avoiding innocent bystanders. Your main objective is to shoot every enemy on screen before advancing; hit a civilian and you lose points. The game uses a dual-stick setup where one joystick moves your character and the other aims your gun in eight directions. It's fast and demanding, with enemies closing in from all sides. Playing it feels like a constant scramble for position and precision.