Using an overall storyline that is similar to the film The Legend of the Lone Ranger, the game's ultimate goal involves rescuing the President of the U.S. from Butch Cavendish and his gang.

Each area begins at a large overhead map with the Lone Ranger's partner Tonto giving him advice on where to go next.

The Ranger's main weapon is a six-round revolver which can be loaded with standard or silver bullets (which cost twice as much, but have twice the firepower and can cut through targets).

The player can also obtain money bags and heart icons from defeated enemies to increase their cash and replenish their health respectively.

The player can buy more ammunition and TNT at a gun shop or restore their health at the doctor's office by using the cash obtained from enemies.

The gunsmith can also upgrade, or even downgrade if desired, the shooting range of the player's revolver by equipping it with a short, medium, or long barrel.