Hogan's Alley is a light gun shooting game released by Nintendo in 1984. Players take on the role of an agent honing their shooting skills by firing at cardboard targets in a training facility. The game features three modes:
1. **Mode A**: Players face three human-shaped targets, which may include both outlaws and innocent civilians. You must quickly identify and shoot the outlaws while avoiding harming innocent bystanders.
2. **Mode B**: The scene shifts to a simulated city block, where outlaws and civilians can emerge from every corner, ramping up the challenge.
3. **Trick Shot**: Players shoot empty cans tossed from one side of the screen, aiming to land them on steps on the opposite side to earn points.
The game draws inspiration from "Hogan's Alley," a shooting range at the U.S. National Guard's Camp Perry training facility in Ohio, used for law enforcement firearms training.
One of the earliest video games to use a light gun, Hogan's Alley was a top hit alongside *Duck Hunt* in its era. Its success led to ports across multiple platforms and left a lasting impact on later games.