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Jackal
NES · Released September 18, 1988 · Developed by Konami · Published by Konami
★ 70Total 70Single player
ArcadeAction
Summary
Jackal, also distributed under the title of Top Gunner, is an overhead run-and-gun shooter by Konami released as an arcade video game in 1986. The player must maneuver an armed jeep in order to rescue prisoners of war (POWs) trapped in enemy territory.
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IGDB Rating
70.10 / 100
17 ratings
Total Rating
70.10 / 100
17 (user + critic)
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Themes
Action
Developer
Konami
Also known as
AliasTop GunnerAlternative title
China赤色要塞Chinese title - simplified
AliasRed FortressAlternative title
Release history (2 entries)
| Date | Platform | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 1988 | Nintendo Entertainment System | — |
| Oct 1, 1996 | Nintendo Entertainment System | — |
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Storyline
The Jackal unit is an elite group of four soldiers that have undergone a harsh training regimen to survive in any environment. The team is composed of Colonel Decker, Lieutenant Bob, Sergeant Quint and Corporal Grey. They have been given a mission to drive two armed jeeps into hostile territory in order to rescue and extract POWs.
