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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
Gun-Nac
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Compile |
| Publisher | ASCII Corporation |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Gun-Nac is a shoot 'em up released in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Compile and published by ASCII Corporation.
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 84 NES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.
Compile also made The Guardian Legend, Godzilla: Monster of Monsters and Lunar Pool 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Gun-Nac is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Gun-Nac cheats & codes
60 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Bombs | 018F:04 |
|---|---|
| Invincibility | 0400:02 |
| Level Select | 0180:01 |
| Infinite Lives | SXOZYUSE |
| Infinite Special Weapons | SXVZTXSE |
| One Hit Kills | EIEIYYEP |
Gun-Nac walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Gun-Nac.
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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.
Gun-Nac FAQ
When did Gun-Nac come out on the NES?
Gun-Nac was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made Gun-Nac?
It was developed by Compile and published by ASCII Corporation.
Is Gun-Nac multiplayer?
No. Gun-Nac is a single-player game.
How long does Gun-Nac take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Gun-Nac typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Gun-Nac 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.