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Game Info
- Platform
- NES
- Genres
- Action · Light-Gun Shooter
- Player Perspective
- First person
- Developers
- Nintendo · Nintendo R&D1
- Publishers
- Nintendo
- Release date
- August 1, 1990
Summary
Barker Bill's Trick Shooting turns the NES into a carnival shooting gallery, letting you wield the iconic Zapper for a series of quick‑draw challenges. Each round rewards daring timing: balloons that drift away, plates tossed by Bill and Trixie, and objects falling through windows all grant higher points the closer they are to the ground or the bottom row. The game throws in familiar faces—Duck Hunt’s dog, a mischievous parrot, and even a slot‑machine bonus that hands out extra chances if you’ve collected enough diamonds. You start with ten lives, can earn more by hitting diamonds, but lose a chance for any miss or friendly fire. Critics gave it a modest nod, with Allgame rating it 3.5 stars and Game Freaks 365 scoring it 83%, noting its solid, if not groundbreaking, light‑gun fun.
Storyline
In Barker Bill's Trick Shooting, the player grabs the Nintendo Zapper and steps into a virtual carnival. The first booth challenges you to blast colorful balloons that drift across the screen, testing timing and aim. Next, you face a wave of flying saucers, each zipping by as you try to hit them before they disappear. The third game shifts the focus to precision, requiring you to shoot objects popping out of windows without missing. Finally, the ultimate round combines all three challenges in a single, fast‑paced progression, demanding quick reflexes and steady hands. Mastering each stage earns you the title of the carnival’s top sharpshooter.
Edited by Maya Carter
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