Gunman’s Proof | RVGFanatic

Gunman's Proof packs a mighty punch — **Pub: ASCII | Dev: Lenar | January 1997 | 24 MEGS**

By 1997 the SNES was a long afterthought. The 32-bit era had taken over and most gamers had already jumped ship. Yet this didn’t stop Lenar, a company not known for its epic titles, from crafting one last great Super Nintendo game. Gunman’s Proof is a fast-paced, quirky action RPG that’s loaded with charm, humor, AND personality. So strap on your cowboy boots and throw on your 10 gallon hat — we’re off to the Wild West! As a PSYcho once sang… OPPA GUNMAN STYLE!

Gunman's Proof is a blend of this — *Gunman’s Proof* is a blend of this

Best Western SNES game. Sorry, Sunset Riders and Wild Guns — And for good measure throw in the old west, too!

THE STORY GOES…

But more on this later... — But more on this later…

The peculiar Colobutch character will talk your ear off all night... — The peculiar Colobutch will talk your ear off all night…

gunproo50 — *“A ghost IS blocking my path… how ‘cha know?”*

Maybe I could turn these lyrics into a top 40 song... — Maybe I could turn these lyrics into a top 40 song…

Like a drifter I was born to walk alone. An' I've made up my mind — Like a drifter I was born to walk alone

[I C WAT U DID DERE. I'm bustin' a rib laughing over here... -Ed.] — *[I C WAT U DID DERE. I’m bustin’ a rib over here… -Ed.]*

Eat your heart out, Thomas Wolfe. HA, you CAN go home again! — Eat it, Thomas Wolfe. You CAN go home again

OK... perhaps Mr. Wolfe had a point after all... who am I to judge — Perhaps Mr. Wolfe had a point after all…

Was it a homage from Lenar? I like to think so

Sorry Garo. I haven't uhh, fully mastered the boy yet — *“Sorry. I haven’t uhh, fully mastered the boy yet…”*

Robaton was Donkey long before Donkey was Donkey

"Sumthin queer about him... like he's possessed..." — *“Sumthin’ queer about him… like he’s possessed…”*

Love especially the bazooka and burner gun

Robaton's music is catchy as all hell — Robaton’s music is catchy as all hell

Love the Dragon Punch. Link never had anything like this! — <3 the Dragon Punch. Link never had anything like this!

New skills learned opens up previously inaccessible areas — New skills learned opens up previously closed areas

A little Castlevania fare here — A little *Castlevania* fare here

All of the dungeons have a simple but enticing look to 'em — All of the dungeons have a simple but enticing look

It's not as puzzle oriented as Link to the Past, though — It’s not as puzzle oriented as *Link to the Past*, though

I love the decal preview showcasing the big bad bosses

The dungeons never overwhelm — The dungeons never get too overwhelming

There's a smoothness to it that makes it really fun — There’s a smoothness to it that makes it very fun

Resident Evil deja vu, anyone? — *Resident Evil* deja vu, anyone?

A haunted house complete with windows blowing open — The windows blow open here. Love the little details

Brings back memories of Short Round and Indy

Tenkai, Gantetsu's brother, helps you learn new skills — Tenkai, Gantetsu’s brother, helps you learn new skills

The Burner Gun says you better get the hell outta the way — My burner gun says you best get the hell out the way

Hmm, why does this seem so familiar? *rubs chin*

"I am. Traded in my bat for a gun and my cap for a 10 gallon hat" — *“Traded in my bat for a gun. My cap for a 10 gallon hat”*

Gunman's Proof never takes itself TOO seriously — *Gunman’s Proof* never takes itself TOO seriously

Sadly it can be beaten in around four hours

To save, use the bed in his house back in Bronco Village — To save, use his bed back in Bronco Village

Why Peggy, I think you nailed it. Super indeed

CLOSING THOUGHTS

Loaded with humor, charm and firearms, this game rocks — This game is loaded with humor, charm and firearms

1880. A pair of streaking meteors befalls Strange Island. This unleashed a horde of terrible monsters. In hot pursuit of these vile Demiseed creatures were a couple of space sheriffs. Meanwhile, a young boy, often castigated by his very own father, yearns for something bigger. Hungry for adventure, fate steps in when this young boy and two cosmic space sheriffs cross paths. This is where our peculiar story begins. Along the way you’ll earn the respect of your old man, gain powerful skills from an eclectic group of island ragtags, and blast the holy hell out of various baddies while exploring a haunted house, dungeons, mines and more. It’s over way too soon but it’s one memorable and fun-filled ride while it lasts. It’s one of the best “hidden gems” on the Super Nintendo and it makes me wanna shout, OPPA GUNMAN STYLE!

An amazing game that still flies under the radar

From its likable characters to its odd sense of humor, Gunman’s Proof delivers a hellacious trek through the old Wild West. The visuals are bright and vibrant, with decaying dungeons and a unique art style. The music is quite catchy, especially that giddy Robaton theme, but the bulk of the game is blasting hordes of minions to kingdom come utilizing everything from a shotgun to a bazooka cannon. It is one of those games that’s perfect to play after a long day at work. Forget about swords and axes because you don’t bring a knife to a gunfight. I do wish however the game were a bit longer but there’s something to be said about its simplicity and the fact that you can beat it in one (four hour) sitting. Gunman’s Proof is one of the best SNES games you’ve probably yet to play… and I highly suggest you go rectify this. Strafing and incinerating bad guys never felt so good. If you’re looking for a quirky and fun action RPG, then be sure to check out Gunman’s Proof. Like the last cowboy riding out of town at dusk, it just might be the last great Super Nintendo game ever made.

Graphics: 8.5
Sound: 8.5
Gameplay: 9
Longevity: 8

Overall: 9.0

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