Gun.Smoke Longplay (NES) | Walkthrough

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Gun.Smoke is a vertically scrolling shoot-'em-up arcade game originally developed by Capcom and released in 1985. The game was later ported to several home consoles, including the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1988. Set in the Wild West, Gun.Smoke puts the player in the boots of a bounty hunter named Billy Bob, who takes on various outlaws and enemies to clean up towns and collect bounties.

Here’s a breakdown of the NES version of Gun.Smoke:

Gameplay
Objective: The main goal is to defeat various stages filled with bandits, culminating in a showdown with a boss at the end of each level. Each boss represents a wanted outlaw with a bounty on their head.
Movement: The player controls Billy Bob as he moves vertically up the screen, dodging enemy bullets and shooting enemies.
Shooting Mechanism: The NES version used three buttons to allow shooting in different directions:
Button A for shooting to the right.
Button B for shooting to the left.
Pressing both A and B together to shoot straight ahead.
Weapons and Power-ups: Throughout the game, players can purchase or find power-ups, including faster shooting, rifles, shotguns, and even a horse to help absorb damage.
Enemies: Various enemies such as riflemen, ninjas, and gunmen appear to stop your progress. The stages have a Wild West theme, with hazards like barrels, wagons, and other environmental obstacles.
Levels and Bosses
The game has several stages, each with a unique theme and boss at the end. Some notable bosses include:
Bandit Bill (Stage 1)
Roy “Spitfire” (Stage 2)
Ninja (Stage 3)
And more, with each stage increasing in difficulty.
Differences from the Arcade Version
While the arcade version of Gun.Smoke featured a more complex control scheme using a joystick and three buttons for shooting in different directions, the NES version simplified this.
The NES version also introduced the ability to purchase weapons and items in shops between stages, something the arcade version didn’t have.
Reception
The NES version of Gun.Smoke received generally favorable reviews for its fast-paced action and challenging gameplay. It has a nostalgic place among fans of classic NES shooters.

The game is often compared to other scrolling shooters but stands out due to its Western theme and unique directional shooting mechanics.

If you're a fan of NES shoot-'em-ups and Wild West themes, Gun.Smoke is a classic worth checking out!