Gunsmoke (Nintendo, 1988)

Gun.Smoke is a Vertical Scrolling "Shoot 'em Up" (SHMUP), originally an arcade classic; it was later ported to many systems including the NES.

Game play is very simple; the player takes control of a Cowboy in the Wild West bent on freeing the citizens of Hicksville from bandits, Indians, ninja, and the infamous Wingate Family.

In order to advance from one stage to the next, a stage boss must be defeated. In order for the boss to appear, the player must either find or buy the "Wanted Poster" item; otherwise the level will loop.

Weapons consist of shotguns (spray of bullets), machine guns (rapid fire), magnums (unmatched explosive power), the starting generic guns, and a "Smart Bomb". (Basically, if you get shot when this item is in your possession, you won't die but all the enemies on screen will.)

There are numerous power ups, such as boots to increase speed, rifles to increase shot distance, and a horse that lets the player take more hits; (among others.)

It's a very addicting game, great graphics, beautiful music, challenging, and just overall awesome; definitely recommended.

This is a good little game. I bought it because I am a cowboy myself, and would think that I would like to play it. It turned out to be a good game. It is not the best game I have ever played, but not the worst for sure.

Very good nintendo nes game. steady game play, also very challenging. I choose the vintage consoles and games over newer systems any day. the games are more fun and it takes skill. no cheating or shortcuts.

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