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Gun.Smoke
Gun.Smoke is a run-and-gun shooter developed by Capcom in 1988 for the NES. Players control a gunfighter navigating the American frontier, facing waves of enemies across multiple stages. The game uses a top-down perspective with horizontally scrolling levels. The player's character moves freely on screen and fires in multiple directions to eliminate enemies while dodging incoming gunfire. Each stage presents increasing difficulty with varied enemy types positioned at different angles. The controls enable quick directional changes and rapid-fire shooting. Gun.Smoke combines action with strategic positioning, requiring players to manage ammo and health while advancing through levels. The progression gradually escalates enemy density and complexity. The game features a straightforward structure with clear stage objectives, providing an accessible yet challenging solo shooting experience.
- Developer
- Capcom
- Released
- 1988
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Shooter
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (2.5K)
- Last updated
Gun.Smoke Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Gun.Smoke on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Gun.Smoke Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Gun.Smoke on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Gun.Smoke" NES longplay 1988
Gun.Smoke Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Gun.Smoke. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Start With 9 Lives
PAXVTYLE -
Start With 25 Lives
PPXVTYLE -
Infinite Lives
SXUYTLVG007A:09 -
Start With All Weapons And Lots of Ammo
PAUTTYAA -
Start With All Weapons, Lots Of Ammo, All 4 Boots, And All 4 Rifle Icons
GAUTTYAA -
Don't Lose Any Weapons When You Die
PEXNALAA -
Hit Anywhere
GXXGXGEL+ASUGKGEP -
One Hit Kills
GZEGXIEL -
Faster Walking Speed
VYOTGEVY+ZAXTGAZE+VNNTZEVY+ZEVTZAPE -
Once You Get A Horse, It Can't Die
SZEGOLVG -
Invincible
GVVKKZKA -
Invincibility
0077:03
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Invincibility (Star Effect)
007C:FA -
Set Infinite Boots Icon (4)
0078:04 -
Set Infinite Shot Gun Icon (4)
0079:04 -
Set Shot Gun
0090:01 -
Infinite Shot Gun Ammo
0091:D9 -
Set Machine Gun
0094:01 -
Infinite Machine Gun Ammo
0095:D9 -
Set Mag Num
0098:01 -
Infinite Mag Num Ammo
0099:D9 -
Set Smart Bomb
009C:01 -
Infinite Smart Bomb Ammo
009D:D9 -
Defeat All Bosses With 1 Hit
00B2:00 -
Set Score/Money To 9,000
06F6:61 -
Set Score/Money To 90,000
06F4:61 -
Set Score/Money To 900,000
06F2:61 -
Stage Select
0041:00 -
Have A Wanted Poster
AESYEAIA -
Hard Mode (Many More Enemies)
AAXYNYGL
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gun.Smoke released?
Gun.Smoke was released in 1988 for the NES.
Who developed Gun.Smoke?
Gun.Smoke was developed by Capcom, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Gun.Smoke support?
Gun.Smoke is a single-player Shooter game for the NES.
What type of game is Gun.Smoke?
Gun.Smoke is a Shooter game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Gun.Smoke for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Gun.Smoke runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Gun.Smoke in the browser?
No. Gun.Smoke streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Gun.Smoke?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Gun.Smoke work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Gun.Smoke this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Gun.Smoke. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
