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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shooter
Gumshoe
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986, Gumshoe is a shooter developed by Nintendo.
It came out in the NES's second year on the market. Other notable NES releases from 1986 include Arkanoid, Metroid and Dragon Quest. Among the 33 NES shooters in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.
Gumshoe 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 want to experience one of the NES's defining games
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 Gumshoe 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.
Gumshoe cheats & codes
49 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life | PAUENALA |
|---|---|
| Start With 6 Lives | TAUENALA |
| Start With 9 Lives | PAUENALE |
| Start With 25 Bullets | IZSEEAAI |
| Start With 150 Bullets | PASEKAAA |
| Start With 250 Bullets | ZASEKAAA |
Gumshoe walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Gumshoe.
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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.
Gumshoe FAQ
When did Gumshoe come out on the NES?
Gumshoe was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986.
Who made Gumshoe?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Gumshoe multiplayer?
No. Gumshoe is a single-player game.
How long does Gumshoe take to play?
As a shooter, Gumshoe 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 Gumshoe 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.