Vs. Gumshoe (set GM5)

Nintendo • 1986

Vs. Gumshoe (set GM5) — Title screen
Title screen
Vs. Gumshoe (set GM5) — Gameplay
Gameplay

In Vs. Gumshoe, released by Nintendo in 1986, players take on the role of a detective using a lightgun to navigate through various crime scenes. The single-player game presents a platforming and run-jump challenge as you pursue suspects across detailed environments rendered with a palette of sixty-four colors within a 256x240 pixel resolution. Gameplay involves aiming and firing at targets while also maneuvering your character to avoid obstacles and progress through each level. The game’s controls are simple, utilizing a lightgun for targeting and a single button for actions beyond shooting. The detective moves horizontally across the screen as you guide him, requiring precise timing and aim to succeed in capturing criminals. Vs. Gumshoe runs on a Zetex N2A03 processor, delivering its graphics and sound through integrated chips operating at 1.789772 MHz. This arcade title offers a unique blend of action and precision targeting for a solitary player experience.

Details

Manufacturer
Nintendo
Year
1986
Players
1
Genre
Platform / Run Jump
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
vsgshoe

Machine data derived from the MAME project.