Gun.Smoke
Gun.Smoke is a Western-themed shoot 'em up game where players take control of a bounty hunter named Billy Bob. The game features overhead shooting action with unique 8-way firing mechanics and horseback combat across six wild frontier towns.
Platform
nes
Year
1988
Genre
Shooter
Developer
Capcom
Controls
About This Game
Originally released in arcades in 1985, Gun.Smoke was ported to the NES in 1988 with enhanced graphics and additional gameplay elements. The NES version introduced a health system absent in the arcade original.
The game is notable for its innovative control scheme - players can shoot in eight directions while moving independently, a rare feature for NES games of the era.
With its catchy Western soundtrack and challenging gameplay, Gun.Smoke became a cult classic and is considered one of Capcom's most unique NES titles.
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