Point Blank

December 31, 1994 Namco Namco, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
Shooter Arcade
Arcade PS1
About

Point Blank is a first-person arcade shooter developed by Namco. Players use two attached light guns to hit targets onscreen; missions require speed, quick judgment or pinpoint accuracy. The game consists of non-violent, all-ages, shooting contests like shooting targets, shooting cardboard targets, etc.
Storyline

You'll love the hilarious shooting frenzy of Point Blank! Over 70 completely different wild-and-crazy shooting scenarios will have you laughing so hard, you might not be able to aim straight!
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Game Info

Release Date December 31, 1994
Developer Namco
Publisher Namco, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective First person
Themes Action, Comedy