I wrote about this in the past. So here is "abridged" (ha!) version:
(1) Picked it up as a launch title.
(2) Not overly impressed (circa 1989).
(3) Play game a lot due to no $$$.
(4) Realize that game is best without turbo/autofire.
(5) Still not impressed.
(6) Years pass.
(6.5) Talk about old games with random person.
(7) He praises the game and I say, "WTF?!"
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I give Vigilante a second (or, at this point, a fifteenth) chance.
(9) I totally have fun with Vigilante.
STATUS: Back in the day, I wanted more from the game. Now I appreciate it for what it is.