Hogan's Alley for Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)

Test your reflexes and sharpen your aim in Hogan’s Alley for the Nintendo Entertainment System, one of the earliest NES games to utilize the NES Zapper light gun accessory. Players take on the role of a police sharpshooter undergoing target training in various scenarios. Split-second decisions are crucial—hit the gangsters, but don’t shoot the innocent civilians. With three distinct modes including a pop-up shooting gallery, a mock city street, and a tin can ricochet challenge, Hogan’s Alley delivers fast-paced arcade-style action and twitchy shooting fun that helped define early NES gameplay.

Key Features:

Light Gun Precision Gameplay
Use the NES Zapper to shoot targets on screen with fast reflexes and pinpoint accuracy.

Multiple Game Modes
Switch between a standard shooting gallery, an alleyway with moving targets, and a trick-shot tin can challenge.

Split-Second Decision Making
Quickly distinguish between hostile and friendly targets before firing—hesitate or misfire and you lose points.

Classic 8-Bit Aesthetic
Simple graphics and punchy sound effects capture the charm of early arcade-style NES experiences.

Zapper Compatibility Required
Playable only with the NES Zapper and CRT televisions, making it a nostalgic collector favorite.

Metadata:
Genre: Light Gun Shooter
Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
Developer: Nintendo R&D1
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Dates:
Japan: June 12, 1984 (Arcade), February 21, 1985 (Famicom)
North America: October 18, 1985
ESRB Rating: Not Rated (Predates ESRB)
Mode: Single-player