The player's mission is to get through the level, capture the enemy flag by shooting it, and return it to the base.

Ammo boxes sit on the ground or are carried by enemies in the background.

Precise aim generates a significant bonus for leftover ammunition.

This includes The Enforcer double pistol set, The Commando, protective glasses, targets, and suits.

In February 1988, Computer Entertainer magazine reported of Gotcha: "We know our Nintendo owners love games they can use with their Zappers and this one offers some good shooting".