Shooting Master (8751 315-5159a)

Embark on a covert operation in Sega’s Shooting Master, released in 1985. As a lone operative, you're tasked with rescuing Princess Iris from a criminal organization through a series of action-packed sequences. The game features a mounted pistol controller that provides realistic recoil feedback as you fire upon approaching enemies while pursuing the princess' captors. Gameplay involves navigating on-screen environments and strategically targeting threats to protect Princess Iris as she runs ahead. Utilizing the gun controller, players must maintain accuracy under pressure in order to survive these dangerous encounters. Shooting Master ran on Sega’s System 2 hardware and was initially released in Japan before appearing at trade shows like ACME in Chicago. The game's design introduced a mechanic of protecting an on-screen character from harm, echoing earlier concepts seen in titles such as Exidy's Crossbow. Designed for single-player action, Shooting Master offers a straightforward shooter experience centered around skillful gunplay and completing a perilous mission.