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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Shooting Range
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | TOSE |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989, Shooting Range is a shoot 'em up developed by TOSE and published by Bandai Namco. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales.
TOSE also made Chubby Cherub, Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans and Bases Loaded for the NES.
Shooting Range supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Shooting Range 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.
Shooting Range cheats & codes
24 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Double Bonus Time For Hourglasses | GTEPOAZL |
|---|---|
| Half Bonus Time For Hourglasses | PPEPOAZU |
| More Time For Level 1 | GEKAILLA
GAEETTLA |
| Less Time For Level 1 | ZEKAILLA
ZAEETTLA |
| More Time For Level 2 | GAOAATZA
AAOAPTZL |
| Less Time For Level 2 | PAOAATZA
ZLOAPTZL |
Shooting Range walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Shooting Range.
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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.
Shooting Range FAQ
When did Shooting Range come out on the NES?
Shooting Range was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made Shooting Range?
It was developed by TOSE and published by Bandai Namco.
Is Shooting Range multiplayer?
Yes. Shooting Range supports up to 4 players.
How long does Shooting Range take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Shooting Range 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 Shooting Range 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.