Barker Bill's Trick Shooting NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Shooter

Barker Bill's Trick Shooting

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990
GenreShooter
DeveloperNintendo
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Barker Bill's Trick Shooting is a shooter released in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Nintendo.

It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3. Among the 33 NES shooters in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.

Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.

Barker Bill's Trick Shooting is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Barker Bill's Trick Shooting is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Barker Bill's Trick Shooting gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Barker Bill's Trick Shooting cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite Gun Rounds005B:03
Round Modifier06F2:00

See all Barker Bill's Trick Shooting cheats

Barker Bill's Trick Shooting walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Barker Bill's Trick Shooting FAQ

When did Barker Bill's Trick Shooting come out on the NES?

Barker Bill's Trick Shooting was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.

Who made Barker Bill's Trick Shooting?

It was developed by Nintendo.

Is Barker Bill's Trick Shooting multiplayer?

No. Barker Bill's Trick Shooting is a single-player game.

How long does Barker Bill's Trick Shooting take to play?

As a shooter, Barker Bill's Trick Shooting typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Barker Bill's Trick Shooting on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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