Product Overview
- Product Name: Gotcha
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Dive into the adrenaline-pumping world of Gotcha! The Sport!, a 1987 NES light gun shooter developed by Atlus and published by LJN. Inspired by the 1985 film "Gotcha!", this game thrusts players into a high-stakes, paintball-style capture-the-flag competition. Utilizing both the NES Zapper and the standard controller, players navigate through diverse terrains—Woods, Warehouse District, and Snow Fields—aiming to seize the enemy's flag and return it to base while dodging incoming fire and managing limited ammunition. The unique combination of movement and shooting mechanics delivers a dynamic and immersive gameplay experience.
Gameplay Features
- Innovative dual-control scheme combining NES Zapper for shooting and controller for movement.
- Three distinct environments with escalating difficulty: Woods, Warehouse District, and Snow Fields.
- Strategic ammo management with pickups from defeated enemies and the environment.
- Capture-the-flag objectives requiring precision and tactical planning.
- Increasing enemy aggression and speed with each successive round.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
"Gotcha! The Sport!" stands out as one of the few NES titles to require simultaneous use of the Zapper and controller, offering a unique gameplay experience. Additionally, Entertech, a division of LJN, released a line of paintball guns and gear under the same branding, bridging the gap between virtual and real-world play.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Light Gun
- Year Released: 1987
- Publisher: LJN
- Developer: Atlus
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 023582051536
- SKU: 12251
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment system (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
NES Game Cartridge Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which video game systems support original NES cartridges:
| System | Supports NES Cartridges | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | Yes | Original 1985–1995 model (front-loading design). |
| NES-101 "Top Loader" | Yes | Redesigned top-loading NES model released in 1993. |
| Analogue Nt / Nt Mini | Yes | Premium modern system with FPGA accuracy and HDMI out. |
| RetroUSB AVS | Yes | Modern FPGA-based console with 720p output. |
| Polymega (with EM01 NES Module) | Yes | Modular system supports NES cartridges via add-on EM01 module (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Retron 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 | Yes | Supports NES cartridges (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Japanese Famicom | No (without adapter) | Requires 72-to-60 pin adapter (uses different cartridge format). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used.
Important Information
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- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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