Difference between revisions of "Hogan's Alley"
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|developer=[[Nintendo R&D1]] | |developer=[[Nintendo R&D1]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
| − | |system=[[ | + | |system=[[NES]], [[Arcade]], [[Wii U Virtual Console]] |
| − | |release='''Arcade'''<br />US 1984<br />'''NES'''<br />JP: June 12, 1984<br />US October 1985<br />EU December 15, 1987<br /> | + | |release='''Arcade'''<br />US 1984<br />'''NES'''<br />JP: June 12, 1984<br />US October 1985<br />EU December 15, 1987<br />'''Wii U Virtual Console'''<br />EU October 22, 2015<br />US January 7, 2016<br />JP June 22, 2016 |
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|rating= ESRB: E | |rating= ESRB: E | ||
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=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
| − | '''Hogan's Alley''' has three modes. Mode A has a plain wall where | + | '''Hogan's Alley''' has three modes. Mode A has a plain wall where the player is given three targets to shoot. Mode B has the player moving through an alley that varies as the player progresses. In both of these modes, the player is supposed to shoot cardboard cutouts of gangsters while avoiding police officers and law-abiding citizens. |
| − | Mode C is called Trick Shot. In this mode, some cans are thrown on screen. Using | + | Mode C is called Trick Shot. In this mode, some cans are thrown on screen. Using the gun, the player must try to get them to the highest point value area on the other side of the screen. |
=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
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==Ports and Remakes== | ==Ports and Remakes== | ||
*In 1984, ''Hogan's Alley'' was ported to the [[NES]]. | *In 1984, ''Hogan's Alley'' was ported to the [[NES]]. | ||
| − | * | + | *In 2016/2016, the NES version was made available for download on the [[Wii U]] as part of the [[Wii U Virtual Console]]. |
| + | ==References/Homages== | ||
| + | *''Hogan's Alley'' has been the basis for several of [[9-Volt]]'s microgames throughout the ''[[Portal: Wario|WarioWare]]'' series. | ||
| + | *In the ''[[Portal: Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, one of the [[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]] character's moves involves the can from ''Hogan's Alley'', and their [[Final Smash]] involves a shootout between characters from ''Hogan's Alley'' and ''[[Wild Gunman]]''. | ||
[[Category: Video Games]] [[Category:NES Games]] [[Category:Arcade Games]] | [[Category: Video Games]] [[Category:NES Games]] [[Category:Arcade Games]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:57, 26 January 2019
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| Hogan's Alley | |
| Developer | Nintendo R&D1 |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| System | NES, Arcade, Wii U Virtual Console |
| Release Date | Arcade US 1984 NES JP: June 12, 1984 US October 1985 EU December 15, 1987 Wii U Virtual Console EU October 22, 2015 US January 7, 2016 JP June 22, 2016 |
| Rating | ESRB: E |
Hogan's Alley is an arcade game that involves shooting targets. It was one of the earliest games to use a light gun.
Gameplay[edit]
Hogan's Alley has three modes. Mode A has a plain wall where the player is given three targets to shoot. Mode B has the player moving through an alley that varies as the player progresses. In both of these modes, the player is supposed to shoot cardboard cutouts of gangsters while avoiding police officers and law-abiding citizens.
Mode C is called Trick Shot. In this mode, some cans are thrown on screen. Using the gun, the player must try to get them to the highest point value area on the other side of the screen.
Legacy[edit]
Ports and Remakes[edit]
- In 1984, Hogan's Alley was ported to the NES.
- In 2016/2016, the NES version was made available for download on the Wii U as part of the Wii U Virtual Console.
References/Homages[edit]
- Hogan's Alley has been the basis for several of 9-Volt's microgames throughout the WarioWare series.
- In the Super Smash Bros. series, one of the Duck Hunt character's moves involves the can from Hogan's Alley, and their Final Smash involves a shootout between characters from Hogan's Alley and Wild Gunman.