[2] It was published by American Action in Scandinavia, by U.S. Gold in other parts of Europe, and by Pony Inc. in Japan.

The actual gameplay mostly involves the Sheriff interacting with the various characters via a selection menu similar to those in contemporary graphical adventures.

Gunplay is accomplished by pushing up on the joystick to draw the weapon, which causes a joystick-controlled crosshairs to appear on the screen.

The game ends when the Sheriff is shot and the Doctor does not heal him, or when the sun sets after 11 scenarios.

[3] There are four different locations in the town: Law of the West has received mixed reviews from game critics.