Gun.Smoke (CAPCOM) was one of the first games I ever rented from a video store. Immediately there after, I fell in love with the shooter, but it would be years later until I actually owned it - ironically, the same cart that I always rented. I’ve been told many times, that the Nintendo Entertainment System version of Gun.Smoke is simply a watered down port of the arcade edition. Clearly, these people have no idea what they’re talking about. Granted the visual quality is not as impressive, and there’s a bit of Engrish here and there, but the NES music is by far of better quality, and the weapon selection screen adds a refreshing bit of variety. Furthermore, while not equal to the arcade, the sprite graphics were equal to any title released during 1988 for a Nintendo system. Given its age, Gun.Smoke is often emulated, rather than bought these days. Those seeking a legal copy have to search Ebay or a pawn shop, but the price is certainly worth it: they don’t make legends like this anymore.
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The Lone Gunman
The mysterious and courageous Lone Gunman wanders the Wild West to right wrongs and deliver justice where lawlessness reigns. His past and motivation are unknown, and many question if Billy Bob is his true name, but one thing always remains certain: He is the fastest draw in the West, and can outgun the largest posses with frightening ease.

Billy Bob
Sprite		Six Shooter		Hits
				1 walking 3 mounted
Name	Sprite		Cost	Max Ammo	Bullets Restore
Shotgun			$6000	120	20
Machine Gun			$10000	400	60
Magnum			$20000	100	10
Smart Bomb	-		$8000	1	1

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The People of Hicksville
Before the arrival of the Wingates, the people of Hicksville enjoyed the fruits of a booming gold rush, and was prosperous gateway into the American frontier. While many are unwilling or unable to aid the Lone Gunman in his journey, there are enough who can help make a difference and stand against their oppressors. Although these individuals lack the skill and experience to fight back directly, they are more than willing to put their own lives on the line to ensure that those who will help them, shall be helped in returned.

Name	Sprite	General Store
Hicksville Townsman
Hicksville Townswoman

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Items
Hidden in barrels and brushes are tools and equipment that the Lone Gunman can use in his journey against the Wingates. Most of these were hidden by the people of Hicksville prior to his arrival, ever awaiting for the day that their prayers for a savior would be answered.

Name	Sprite	Bounty	Notes
Barrel		$50	Conceals Items
Boots		$100	Increases Movement Speed 4 maximum
Bullets		-	Reloads Special Weapons
Cow Skull		-	Decreases Boots and Rifles 1 each per Cow Skull
Money Bag		$200	-
POW		-	Kills All Enemies on Screen
Rifle		$100	Increases Weapon Range 4 maximum
Wanted Poster		-	Reveals Stage Boss
Yashichi (Blue)		-	Temporary Invincibility
Yashichi (Red)		-	Extra Life 4 maximum

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Stage Enemies
The rank and file foot soldiers who comprise the bulk of the Wingate Gang. Certain individuals, such as the Indians of Commanche Village and Ninja of Death Mountain, are hired thugs who share the Wingate’s profits in exchange for service as auxiliary muscle.

Name	Sprite	Projectile	Bounty	Hits to Kill	Notes
Punk			$100	1	-
Dynaman			$100	1	-
Sniper			$100	1	-
Stabber		-	$400	3	-
Blasto			$300	3	-
Rifleman			$200	3	-
Punk Indian			$100	1	Commanche Village
Bow Indian			$200	3	Commanche Village
Fire Blowing Indian			$400	3	Commanche Village
Axe Throwing Indian			$100	1	Commanche Village
Shinobi			$200	2	Death Mountain
Rock		-	-	-	Death Mountain

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Stage Bosses
The deadly inner circle of the Wingate Gang, committers of atrocities so terrible, the Federal Government has posted bounties for their arrests: dead or alive. These so called bosses are the best of the best, and in the case of Devil Hawk and Ninja, leaders of their own independent organization. They alone are a true match for the Lone Gunman, and only their deaths will guarantee the freedom of Hicksville.

Bandit Bill
Sprite	Rifle		Bounty	Life Bar
			$10000	4 Units
Cutter Boomerang
Sprite	Boomerang		Bounty	Life Bar
			$12000	4 Units
Devil Hawk
Sprite	Fireball		Bounty	Life Bar
			$25000	5 Units
Ninja
Sprite	Darts		Bounty	Life Bar
			$20000	5 Units
Fatman Joe
Sprite	Bombgun		Bounty	Life Bar
			$20000	6 Units
Wingate
Sprites		Machinegun	Bounty	Life Bar
			$30000	6 Units (x2)

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Screenshots
Unmodified screenshots taken from the actual game.

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Soundtrack
Below are MIDI conversions of the music found in the Nintendo Sound File. Unless you have a first class sound card and/or sound studio, they’re probably best heard using WinGroove.

Gun.Smoke
Town of Hicksville
The People of Hicksville
Showdown
Bandit Bill
Collecting the Bounty
The Boulders
Cutter Boomerang
Commanche Village
Devil Hawk
Death Mountain
Ninja
Cheyenne River
Fatman Joe
Fort Wingate
The Wingates
Into the Sunset
Not Fast Enough Partner