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The Legend of Billy the Kid is an action game released in 1990 for MS-DOS. It was developed by Level 9 Computing, Ltd. and published by Ocean Software Ltd. The game presents a third-person perspective narrative set in the American Old West.

Players begin by selecting to control either Billy the Kid or the lawman Garrett, a choice that determines their primary objectives. As Billy, the goal involves building a gang of outlaws, while playing as Garrett focuses on upholding the law. Progression is structured around an overhead map where the player selects their next destination, such as the city of Santa Fe or a Native American camp. In town environments, the character can walk between buildings, interact with various people to gather information, and sometimes use bribes to advance. Money for such purposes can be acquired through activities like robbing a bank.

Gameplay frequently shifts into action sequences, most notably shootouts. During these segments, players control a crosshair on screen, targeting enemies as they emerge from cover. The narrative builds toward a final confrontation, culminating in a shootout between the two rival characters, Billy the Kid and Garrett, once the player's core goals have been achieved.