Overview and Gameplay
A boy from Bronco Village becomes the host for Zero, a Space Sheriff chasing the escaped alien criminal Demi across Strange Island. The game blends top-down action-adventure with a Western sci-fi setting, using guns, bombs, towns, dungeons, money, and weapon upgrades instead of a sword-based fantasy setup.
Controls And Mechanics
- The main gun has unlimited ammo, while special weapons and bombs rely on limited supplies.
- Punching, crawling, strafing, map use, and a status screen all support dungeon exploration and real-time combat.
- Money is used for equipment and upgrades, and boss rewards are collected through the sheriff’s office.
- The game is single-player only.
Version Notes
The original Super Famicom release was Japan-only. This version is English-playable through the fan translation associated with the English-tagged build.
Release And Credits
- Released for Super Famicom in 1997.
- Developer: Lenar Co., Ltd.
- Publisher: ASCII Corporation.
- Alternate names include Gunple: Gunman’s Proof and It’s Strange World.
