''If It Moves, Shoot It!'' is a

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developed by Irish studio Emerald Software and published by

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in 1988 published by

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in 1989 for the Amiga. An

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port was released in 1989 in North America by

Gameplay

''If It Moves, Shoot It!'' is an arcade-style

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where the player attacks all targets that appear on-screen, battling the Korts to rescue the settlers in the Valley of the Ancients. The game can be played using a joystick or keyboard.

Reception

The game was reviewed in 1991 in '' Dragon'' #166 by Hartley, Patricia, and Kirk Lesser in "The Role of Computers" column. The reviewers gave the game 3 out of 5 stars.

Reviews

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- Mar, 1989 *

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- Dec, 1988 *

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- Feb, 1989 * Amiga User International - Mar, 1989 *

- Mar, 1989 * Computer and Video Games - Mar, 1989

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