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NES light gun game where you shoot obstacles for an auto-walking detective. Bizarre, tense, and oddly satisfying once you get the rhythm.

Developer: Nintendo R&D1
Genre: Action
Released: 1986
File size: 160 bytes
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Game Overview

Gumshoe came out for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986, developed by Nintendo R&D1. It was one of the few games that required the NES Zapper light gun, placing it in that experimental period where developers were still figuring out what the hardware could really do. You don't see many games like it anymore.

You control a private detective who walks forward automatically through a series of side-scrolling stages. Your only input is to aim the Zapper and shoot obstacles, enemies, and targets to clear a path for him. The main objective is to guide him safely to the end of each stage, rescuing your kidnapped daughter. The signature mechanics are all about timing your shots; you break bricks to uncover hidden items, shoot bombs out of the air before they explode, and hit bouncing balls to collect letters that spell GUM-S-H-O-E for extra lives. The pacing is relentless, and the difficulty spikes quickly, demanding sharp reflexes and good aim. It feels like a strange, high-pressure escort mission where your only tool is a well-placed bullet.

Gumshoe rom

Download Gumshoe ROM

You can download this ROM to play Gumshoe offline using an Nintendo (NES) emulator (Top Emulators).

*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.

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