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{{Infobox video game |
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|title = Gotcha!: The Sport |
|title = Gotcha!: The Sport |
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|image = Gotcha box.JPG |
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|caption = Cover art |
|caption = Cover art |
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|developer = [[ |
|developer = [[Atlus]] |
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|publisher = [[LJN]] |
|publisher = [[LJN]] |
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|composer = Hirohiko Takayama |
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|engine = Proprietary |
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|license = Commercial |
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|genre = [[Shooter game|Shooter]] |
|genre = [[Shooter game|Shooter]] |
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|modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]] |
|modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]] <br> [[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]] |
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|ratings = {{vgratings|ESRB=not rated}} |
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|platforms = [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] |
|platforms = [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] |
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|media = [[ROM cartridge|NES cartridge]] |
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|requirements = [[NES Zapper|Nintendo Light Gun]] |
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|input = [[Light Gun]] |
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'''''Gotcha! The Sport!''''' is a video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System |
'''''Gotcha! The Sport!''''' is a video game released in 1987 for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. It uses the [[NES Zapper|Zapper]] [[light gun]] and is a [[capture the flag]]-style game played with [[paintball]] guns. |
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==Gameplay== |
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The player's mission is to get through the level, capture the enemy flag by shooting it, and return it to the base. The player avoids getting shot by the other team, running out of ammo, or running out of time. Controls require the [[NES Zapper|Zapper]] and the gamepad. The directional pad moves the screen left and right. Ammo boxes sit on the ground or are carried by enemies in the background. Precise aim generates a significant bonus for leftover ammunition. |
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⚫ | The three levels are Woods, Warehouse District, and Snow Fields. The Woods and Snow Fields levels feature enemies in military garb, and the Warehouse District features enemies modeled after early 1980s punks.<ref name="CEFeb88"/> These rounds repeat in this order infinitely; each time, the [[reaction time]] for the enemies to aim and fire is reduced. |
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==Paintball guns== |
==Paintball guns== |
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In addition to the video game, [[Entertech]] (a division of LJN) produced and sold paintball |
In addition to the video game, [[Entertech]] (a division of LJN) produced and sold paintball guns and related gear using the same name and logo as the video game. This includes The Enforcer double pistol set, The Commando, protective glasses, targets, and suits. |
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* ''The Enforcer'', double pistol set |
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==Reception== |
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* ''The Commando'' |
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In February 1988, ''Computer Entertainer'' magazine reported of ''Gotcha'': "We know our Nintendo owners love games they can use with their Zappers and this one offers some good shooting".<ref name="CEFeb88">{{cite magazine | magazine=[[Computer Entertainer]] | title=Computer Entertainer | date=February 1988 | volume=6 | issue=11 | via=[[Internet Archive]] | url=https://dn790004.ca.archive.org/0/items/ComputerEntertainer/computerentertai00unse.pdf | page=12 | access-date=July 13, 2024}}</ref> |
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* protective glasses |
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* targets |
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==References== |
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* suits |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{mobygames|/31653}} |
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* [http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/nes/game/587316.html The ''Gotcha! The Game!'' FAQ] |
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* [http://www.virtualtoychest.com/gotcha/gotcha.html The paintball guns] at VirtualToyChest.com |
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{{Atlus}} |
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{{LJN video games}} |
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{{NES Zapper}} |
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{{paintball}} |
{{paintball}} |
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[[Category:1987 video games]] |
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[[Category:Atlus games]] |
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[[Category:First-person shooters]] |
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[[Category:Light gun games]] |
[[Category:Light gun games]] |
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[[Category:LJN games]] |
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[[Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games]] |
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[[Category:Nintendo Entertainment System games]] |
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[[Category:Nintendo Entertainment System-only games]] |
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[[Category:North America-exclusive video games]] |
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[[Category:Paintball video games]] |
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[[Category:Video games based on films]] |
[[Category:Video games based on films]] |
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[[Category:Video games developed in Japan]] |
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[[Category:Video games scored by Hirohiko Takayama]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:55, 15 July 2024
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Gotcha!: The Sport | |
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Developer(s) | Atlus |
Publisher(s) | LJN |
Composer(s) | Hirohiko Takayama |
Platform(s) | NES |
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Genre(s) | Shooter |
Mode(s) | Single-player Multiplayer |
Gotcha! The Sport! is a video game released in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It uses the Zapper light gun and is a capture the flag-style game played with paintball guns.
Gameplay
[edit]The player's mission is to get through the level, capture the enemy flag by shooting it, and return it to the base. The player avoids getting shot by the other team, running out of ammo, or running out of time. Controls require the Zapper and the gamepad. The directional pad moves the screen left and right. Ammo boxes sit on the ground or are carried by enemies in the background. Precise aim generates a significant bonus for leftover ammunition.
The three levels are Woods, Warehouse District, and Snow Fields. The Woods and Snow Fields levels feature enemies in military garb, and the Warehouse District features enemies modeled after early 1980s punks.[1] These rounds repeat in this order infinitely; each time, the reaction time for the enemies to aim and fire is reduced.
Paintball guns
[edit]In addition to the video game, Entertech (a division of LJN) produced and sold paintball guns and related gear using the same name and logo as the video game. This includes The Enforcer double pistol set, The Commando, protective glasses, targets, and suits.
Reception
[edit]In February 1988, Computer Entertainer magazine reported of Gotcha: "We know our Nintendo owners love games they can use with their Zappers and this one offers some good shooting".[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Computer Entertainer" (PDF). Computer Entertainer. Vol. 6, no. 11. February 1988. p. 12. Retrieved July 13, 2024 – via Internet Archive.
External links
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- 1987 video games
- Atlus games
- First-person shooters
- Light gun games
- LJN games
- Multiplayer and single-player video games
- Nintendo Entertainment System games
- Nintendo Entertainment System-only games
- North America-exclusive video games
- Paintball video games
- Video games based on films
- Video games developed in Japan
- Video games scored by Hirohiko Takayama
- Shooter game stubs