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"Baby Boomer" is an unconventional light gun shooter game released in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Developed by Color Dreams, one of the few companies that produced unlicensed games for the NES, the game stands out due to its unique gameplay mechanics and premise. In "Baby Boomer," players do not directly control the titular character, a baby who has inexplicably wandered out of his crib and into various dangerous environments. Instead, players use the NES Zapper light gun to shoot objects in the environment to protect and guide the baby through levels filled with hazards such as ghosts, monsters, and treacherous terrain.

The game starts with Boomer crawling non-stop from left to right through the level, and it’s the player's job to ensure his safety by shooting objects that could either harm the baby or obstruct his path. These include knocking down apples to feed the baby to keep him from crying which if not attended to, would result in game over. Additionally, players could shoot clouds to create temporary platforms to help the baby across gaps. "Baby Boomer" is notable not only for its gameplay but also for its distinction as one of the very few NES games that do not require the console's official lockout chip, a defiance against Nintendo’s standard operating procedure at the time. Despite—or perhaps because of—its unusual gameplay and the notoriety of its developer, "Baby Boomer" has become a curious footnote in the history of NES gaming.

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