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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shooter
Gotcha! The Sport!
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | LJN |
| Publisher | LJN |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987, Gotcha! The Sport! is a shooter developed by LJN.
It landed about 2 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1987 include Final Fantasy, Metal Gear and Mega Man. Among the 33 NES shooters in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
LJN also made WWF King of the Ring, The Uncanny X-Men and WWF WrestleMania Challenge for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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)
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 Gotcha! The Sport! 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.
Gotcha! The Sport! cheats & codes
13 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Freeze Timer | AASUTIPA |
|---|---|
| Start With Double Rations Of Ammo | ZAEOKAPA |
| Increase Timer To 59 Seconds | IAEPOAGA
PAEPVAIE |
| Decrease Timer To 25 Seconds | ZAEPOAGA
IAEPVAIA |
Gotcha! The Sport! 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.
Gotcha! The Sport! FAQ
When did Gotcha! The Sport! come out on the NES?
Gotcha! The Sport! was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987.
Who made Gotcha! The Sport!?
It was developed by LJN.
Is Gotcha! The Sport! multiplayer?
No. Gotcha! The Sport! is a single-player game.
How long does Gotcha! The Sport! take to play?
As a shooter, Gotcha! The Sport! 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 Gotcha! The Sport! 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.