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"Gumshoe" is a video game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1986, developed and published by Nintendo. This game diverges from typical side-scrolling shooters by incorporating a unique control scheme using the NES Zapper light gun. Players take on the role of Mr. Stevenson, a detective dressed in a trench coat and fedora, as he embarks on a perilous journey to rescue his daughter who has been kidnapped by the mafia. The game is set in a colorful, comic book style world, where Mr. Stevenson continuously walks forward, and players must shoot him to make him jump, simultaneously targeting enemies and obstacles that threaten his progression.

The gameplay of "Gumshoe" involves shooting at various objects and enemies to clear a path for Mr. Stevenson while collecting balloons to earn bonus points and ammo. One of the unique aspects is its reliance solely on the light gun for all interactions, both for navigating and attacking, which was a novel use of the NES Zapper at the time. The game spans across five different levels, each culminating in a challenging boss fight that tests players' precision and reflexes. "Gumshoe" was somewhat of a departure from more popular and traditional NES titles, employing a mix of platforming mechanics and shooting gallery elements which offered a unique, albeit challenging, gameplay experience, contributing to its status as a cult classic among vintage game enthusiasts.

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