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Jackal

Genres
Shooter
Developer
Konami
North America September 1988 Konami
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Jackal review HG exclusive

Jackal is a fine slice of 8-bit war game heaven. It keeps the action rolling forward, but isn't completely mindless. Mashing buttons and watching things explode isn't what Jackal is all about. Dodging bullet after bullet and learning to deal with each situation as it arises is…

JoeTheDestroyer · November 22, 2011 · 2 comments

Jackal review

Back in 1988, Konami-designed Metal Gear hit America and earned release on the NES. Its combination of action and espionage was critically acclaimed and paved the way for one of the most successful franchises of recent memory. Lost in the wake of the Metal Gear monolith was…

overdrive · June 2, 2005

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