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Who Shot Johnny Rock technical data
Name | Who Shot Johnny Rock |
System | Sega CD |
Year | 1994 |
Developer | American Laser Games |
Genre | Shooter |
"Who Shot Johnny Rock?" is a Sega CD Mega-CD game released in 1993. It is a combination of an adventure and action game, with elements of detective work thrown in for good measure. The plot revolves around the mysterious murder of Johnny Rock, a popular rock star who was shot dead in his mansion. Players take on the role of hard boiled private investigator Nick Bounty, and must piece together clues to solve the case.
The gameplay consists primarily of exploration and puzzle solving, as Nick moves around various locations gathering evidence and questioning suspects. Players are given several options at each location, including examining objects or talking to people. Depending on what choices are made, the story can progress in different directions and lead to different conclusions. As players progress through the game they will encounter mini-games such as gambling or shooting range challenges which can be used to earn money or clues.
The graphics are presented in an animated comic book style which adds an interesting visual flair to the proceedings. The music is also quite catchy and helps set the mood for each scene; it ranges from upbeat jazz to more sombre tunes when things take a darker turn.
Overall ‘Who Shot Johnny Rock?’ is an enjoyable adventure game with plenty of replay value due to its branching narrative structure. While not particularly challenging by modern standards, it still offers up some solid detective work that will keep players engaged throughout their investigations into Johnny Rock's death.