Shoot Out (Arcade) - 1CC JPN version
41 credit clear of Shoot Out (Japan version) played on March 27th 2025. using RetroArch/FBNeo core. Default settings.
No save states, no cheats, no turbo
1CC challenge difficulty (JPN factory settings): 7/10
Most people are familiar with either the Korean bootleg or the USA version of this game. USA version is brutally difficult with added civilians and quicker enemy reactions. Other changes include a checkpoints system in every stage, different enemy sprites and the US version goes into loop 2 after the ending.
Japanese version has the perfect difficulty balance. Most of the enemy spawns are RNG with just a few ones scripted/mandatory after certain patterns. Quick reactions and good positioning are needed at all times. There's no crosshair hence you really need to learn the angles and work on your precision.
Pro tip: sometimes it's better to not shoot a certain enemy ASAP.
The hardest stages are 5, 8 and 6. I did some silly mistakes on stage 7, but that one is usually not so tough after a bit of practice.Target Practice stage is optional and cannot be failed.
A very fun gallery shooter worth learning.
Playlist with all arcade games that I have successfully cleared with 1 coin: • 1CC Arcade
Timestamps:
0:00 Insert Coin
0:11 Target Practice
1:00 Scene 1 - Streets
2:04 Scene 2 - Amusement Park
3:06 Scene 3 - Subway Entrance
4:16 Scene 4 - The Tunnel
4:59 Scene 5 - Backstreet
6:06 Scene 6 - Hotel "Sentury" (2 stars :D)
7:06 Scene 7 - Hotel Lobby
9:57 Scene 8 - Penthouse