description Gumshoe Overview
Gumshoe is an arcade and NES light gun shooter created by Yoshio Sakamoto. Released in 1986 in North America and 1988 in Europe, the game was notable for its absence from Japanese markets. It utilized Nintendo’s VS. System hardware and NES console.
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info Gumshoe Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1986 |
help Gumshoe FAQ
What platforms was Gumshoe released on?
Gumshoe used Nintendo's VS. System arcade hardware and the NES console. That makes it a light gun shooter tied to both an arcade platform and Nintendo's home system.
When was Gumshoe released in North America and Europe?
Gumshoe was released in North America in 1986 and in Europe in 1988. It was notably absent from the Japanese market.
Who created Gumshoe?
Gumshoe was created by Yoshio Sakamoto. He designed it as a light gun shooter rather than a standard controller-based platform game.
How do you play Gumshoe?
The core mechanic is aiming a light gun at the screen and shooting targets on Nintendo hardware. Its defining input is the light gun, not a standard directional-control scheme.
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