Hit 'n Miss (version 3.0)

Exidy’s Hit ‘n Miss challenges players to distinguish between desirable and undesirable targets in a straightforward shooting game released in 1987. Using a lightgun controller, the single player must carefully select which onscreen objects to shoot while avoiding others – success depends on accurate target identification rather than complex maneuvers or rapid reflexes. The game utilizes Exidy 440 hardware to deliver a visual experience with a resolution of 320x240 pixels and a palette of 256 colors, presented in a horizontal screen orientation. Designed by Larry Hutcherson, Vic Tolomei, and Ken Nicholson, Hit ‘n Miss relies on simple controls: a lightgun and a single button. The game’s internal systems include two Motorola M6809 processors – one handling the main gameplay at 1.6224 MHz, while another manages sound at 811.2 kHz alongside custom sound chips operating at 50.7 kHz. This architecture creates an engaging audio and visual experience for players of all ages. The game’s design emphasizes intuitive play, making it accessible to a wide range of skill levels. Hit ‘n Miss offers a focused shooting challenge centered around discerning the correct targets to eliminate, providing a consistently enjoyable arcade experience.