Who Shot Johnny Rock?
Who Shot Johnny Rock? | |
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Light gun shooter | |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Who Shot Johnny Rock? is a
Plot
The game is set in a
.Gameplay
As is the case with other American Laser Games releases, the game is played from a
Unlike previous games, such as Mad Dog McCree and Crime Patrol, the player's Tommy gun does not need to be reloaded, but one does need to buy extra ammunition. Also, when health is lost, the player must purchase extra lives from the city doctor. If money runs out, the game is over. The player must also try to avoid hitting innocent bystanders, as doing so results in having to pay funeral expenses. The doctor also gives advice (usually fake) and criticizes the player's actions.
Along the way, the player must collect clues, which will eventually allow the player to determine Johnny Rock's murderer. One of the final sequences takes place in Rock's mansion, where a final clue will point to the killer, who must be defeated and apprehended to win the game. The identity of the killer is determined randomly on each playthrough from one of the four suspected gangsters.
As in most
Development
Who Shot Johnny Rock? was showcased at the 1991 Las Vegas Amusement Expo, at the time under the title Who Killed Johnny Rock?[1][2]
Reception
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Publication | Score |
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AllGame | (Sega CD)[3] (DVD Video)[4] (PC)[5] (Xbox)[6] |
Electronic Gaming Monthly | 4.8/10 (3DO)[7] |
CD-i | 82% (CDI)[8] |
Sinclair User magazine awarded the arcade version "Best Follow-Up Game" in 1991.[9]
The game appeared on the 1992/1993 series of GamesMaster, with Tony Slattery playing. During the segment, Slattery stated that he hated video games, and later failed the challenge by shooting an innocent victim.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Cook, John (November 1991). "Arcades: American Laser Games". The One. No. 38. emap Images. pp. 94–95.
- ^ "Coin Ops - Best Follow-Up Game". Sinclair User. November 1991. pp. 62–63.
- ^ Christopher Michael Baker. "Who Shot Johnny Rock? (Sega CD) Review". Allgame. Archived from the original on November 17, 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ Miller, Skyler. "Who Shot Johnny Rock? (DVD Video) Review". Allgame. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ Couper, Chris. "Who Shot Johnny Rock? (PC) Review". Allgame. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ Miller, Skyler. "Who Shot Johnny Rock? (Xbox) Review". Allgame. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "Review Crew: Who Shot Johnny Rock?". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 61. EGM Media, LLC. August 1994. p. 36.
- ^ Bateman, Patrick (October 1995). "Who Shot Johnny Rock? (CD-i) Review". CD-i (14). Haymarket Magazines Ltd: 12–13. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ "Coin Ops". Sinclair User. No. 117. November 1991. pp. 62–63.
- ^ "Review Crew: Who Shot Johnny Rock?". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 61. EGM Media, LLC. August 1994. p. 36.
- ^ "Taking A Peek". Computer Gaming World. June 1994. pp. 168–172.