User Reviews

Jackal is one of the one of the coolest action video games! The characters, the action, and the sure thrill of adventure makes this game a fun non-stop playing time! Below is a brief look how I think the game is!

Game Play: The game play is very good. There is really basic controls here and is easy to perform. Novice gamers should have a good time here!

Graphics: The graphics are wonderful especially for the first Nintendo. The backgrounds are really beautiful! Difficulty: The game is easy but as it goes on you find out that it will become more difficult!

Music: The music is great! Just fantastic catchy tunes through out the game! In My opinion its some of the best music ever in a video game!

Sound: The sound is great. Nuff said!

Overall: I have always loved Jackal! If you like excellent adventure games, shooters, and more then I strongly recommend you play this game!

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One of the rare instances where the Nintendo Entertainment system version is better than the arcade. Not really saying much with this game, but a few highlights the home console version has is a storyline, definite stages, boss fights, and an ending to wrap it all up. Not a lot of thought went into a 'plot', and the game quickly degrades to pointless bullet storm most of the time. The rescue aspect is a neat feature, as is the 2-player option with a driver and gunner.

Arcade version does have better graphics, but is the only improved aspect. Devoid of the list above, you run, gun, rescue, repeat, and then there's the end. Not a satisfying quarter-plunker, no real feeling of action or excitement beyond the first few seconds.

Jackal / Top Gunner had a lot of potential, but lesson to be learned here is not to send a jeep to do a tank's job.