Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 6,8 (click to see context) from:
''Jackal'' (also known as ''Top Gunner'' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame by {{Creator/Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1988. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''VideoGame/RushNAttack'', ''{{VideoGame/Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/MetalGear''.
to:
''Jackal'' (also known as ''Top Gunner'' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame by {{Creator/Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem Platform/NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1988. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''VideoGame/RushNAttack'', ''{{VideoGame/Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/MetalGear''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 12 (click to see context) from:
!! ''Jackal'' features examples of:
to:
!! ''Jackal'' features examples of:These Tropes Will Make Your Blood Boil. Good Luck!
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* BossWarningSiren: A rather short one is heard before boss battles in the NES game.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
Like many obscure classic Konami games, ''Jackal'' was referenced in later Konami games such as ''VideoGame/SilentScope'' and ''Contra Returns''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Changed line(s) 6,7 (click to see context) from:
''Jackal'' (also known as ''Top Gunner'' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame by {{Creator/Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1988. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''VideoGame/RushNAttack'', ''{{VideoGame/Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/{{Metal Gear|1987}}''.
to:
''Jackal'' (also known as ''Top Gunner'' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame by {{Creator/Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1988. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''VideoGame/RushNAttack'', ''{{VideoGame/Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/{{Metal Gear|1987}}''.
''VideoGame/MetalGear''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Replacing image.
Changed line(s) 1,2 (click to see context) from:
[[quoteright:350:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/maxresdefault6.jpg]]
to:
[[caption-width-right:250:They're bringing hell with them.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 5,6 (click to see context) from:
''Jackal'' (also known as ''Top Gunner'' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame by {{Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1988. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''VideoGame/RushNAttack'', ''{{VideoGame/Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/{{Metal Gear|1987}}''.
to:
''Jackal'' (also known as ''Top Gunner'' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame by {{Konami}} {{Creator/Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1988. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''VideoGame/RushNAttack'', ''{{VideoGame/Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/{{Metal Gear|1987}}''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
How To Create A Works Page explicitly says "No bolding is used for work titles."
Changed line(s) 5,6 (click to see context) from:
'''''Jackal''''' (also known as '''''Top Gunner''''' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame by {{Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1988. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''VideoGame/RushNAttack'', ''{{VideoGame/Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/{{Metal Gear|1987}}''.
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Deleted line(s) 9 (click to see context) :
Changed line(s) 11 (click to see context) from:
* CollisionDamage This one is a bit strange on the NES:
to:
* CollisionDamage CollisionDamage: This one is a bit strange on the NES:
Changed line(s) 14,16 (click to see context) from:
* ContinuingIsPainful
** Subverted in the arcade version. Your missile launcher will only be downgraded by one level when you lose a life.
** Played straight in the NES version. You will always revert back to the default grenade launcher after dying.
** Subverted in the arcade version. Your missile launcher will only be downgraded by one level when you lose a life.
** Played straight in the NES version. You will always revert back to the default grenade launcher after dying.
to:
* ContinuingIsPainful
**ContinuingIsPainful: Subverted in the arcade version. Your missile launcher will only be downgraded by one level when you lose a life.
**life. Played straight in the NES version.version, however. You will always revert back to the default grenade launcher after dying.
**
**
Changed line(s) 19,20 (click to see context) from:
* MarketBasedTitle
** The arcade version is known as ''Tokushu Butai Jackal'' in Japan, ''Top Gunner'' in America and just ''Jackal'' everywhere else.
** The arcade version is known as ''Tokushu Butai Jackal'' in Japan, ''Top Gunner'' in America and just ''Jackal'' everywhere else.
to:
* MarketBasedTitle
**MarketBasedTitle: The arcade version is known as ''Tokushu Butai Jackal'' in Japan, ''Top Gunner'' in America and just ''Jackal'' everywhere else.
**
Changed line(s) 29 (click to see context) from:
-->'''[[WebVideo/GameGrumps Dan]]:''' OH NO!! The arc of the Grenade!!
to:
-->'''[[WebVideo/GameGrumps Dan]]:''' OH NO!! The arc of the Grenade!!Grenade!!
----
----
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 5,6 (click to see context) from:
'''''Jackal''''' (also known as '''''Top Gunner''''' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame by {{Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1988. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''RushNAttack'', ''{{VideoGame/Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/{{Metal Gear|1987}}''.
to:
'''''Jackal''''' (also known as '''''Top Gunner''''' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame by {{Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1988. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''RushNAttack'', ''VideoGame/RushNAttack'', ''{{VideoGame/Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/{{Metal Gear|1987}}''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 5,6 (click to see context) from:
'''''Jackal''''' (also known as '''''Top Gunner''''' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an ArcadeGame by {{Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1988. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''RushNAttack'', ''{{VideoGame/Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/{{Metal Gear|1987}}''.
to:
'''''Jackal''''' (also known as '''''Top Gunner''''' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an ArcadeGame UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame by {{Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1988. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''RushNAttack'', ''{{VideoGame/Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/{{Metal Gear|1987}}''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
[[quoteright:350:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/maxresdefault6.jpg]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 3,4 (click to see context) from:
'''''Jackal''''' (also known as '''''Top Gunner''''' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an ArcadeGame by {{Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1988. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''RushNAttack'', ''{{Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/{{Metal Gear|1987}}''.
to:
'''''Jackal''''' (also known as '''''Top Gunner''''' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an ArcadeGame by {{Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1988. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''RushNAttack'', ''{{Contra}}'' ''{{VideoGame/Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/{{Metal Gear|1987}}''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* TooDumbToLive: When you die right next to the helipad, the [=POWs=] will continue to wander around and wave for a pickup instead of going straight to the rescue copter.
-->'''[[WebVideo/GameGrumps Arin]]:''' Why didn't he just walk to the helicopter!?
-->'''[[WebVideo/GameGrumps Dan]]:''' Where is it!?
-->'''[[WebVideo/GameGrumps Arin]]:''' Why didn't he just walk to the helicopter!?
-->'''[[WebVideo/GameGrumps Dan]]:''' Where is it!?
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 22 (click to see context) from:
* RegionalBonus: The NES version received wider level designs, with an entire new stage and boss, thanks to the switch from disk to cartridge format.
to:
* RegionalBonus: The NES version received wider level designs, with an entire new stage and boss, thanks to the switch from disk to cartridge format.format.
* WeaksauceWeakness: Throwing a Grenade OVER enemy soldiers will kill them.
-->'''[[WebVideo/GameGrumps Dan]]:''' OH NO!! The arc of the Grenade!!
* WeaksauceWeakness: Throwing a Grenade OVER enemy soldiers will kill them.
-->'''[[WebVideo/GameGrumps Dan]]:''' OH NO!! The arc of the Grenade!!
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* AcroFatic: The first boss you encounter is a platoon of Heavy Tanks which move very fast for their size.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* EveryTenThousandPoints: It costs 20,000 points to earn an extra life.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 3,4 (click to see context) from:
'''''Jackal''''' (also known as '''''Top Gunner''''' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an RrcadeGame by {{Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1988. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''RushNAttack'', ''{{Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/{{Metal Gear|1987}}''.
to:
'''''Jackal''''' (also known as '''''Top Gunner''''' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an RrcadeGame ArcadeGame by {{Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1988. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''RushNAttack'', ''{{Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/{{Metal Gear|1987}}''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 3,4 (click to see context) from:
'''''Jackal''''' (also known as '''''Top Gunner''''' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an {{arcade game}} by {{Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1987. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''RushNAttack'', ''{{Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/{{Metal Gear|1987}}''.
to:
'''''Jackal''''' (also known as '''''Top Gunner''''' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an {{arcade game}} RrcadeGame by {{Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1987.1988. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''RushNAttack'', ''{{Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/{{Metal Gear|1987}}''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 13 (click to see context) from:
** Play straight in the NES version. You will always revert back to the default grenade launcher after dying.
to:
** Play Played straight in the NES version. You will always revert back to the default grenade launcher after dying.
Added DiffLines:
* OneHitPointWonder: A single bullet will destroy your jeep.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
*CollisionDamage This one is a bit strange on the NES:
** Not only can you run over enemy foot soldiers with your jeep, they will die if they run into your jeep (even when you're not moving).
** Driving into a wall won't kill you. Driving into a boulder that has stopped moving will.
** Not only can you run over enemy foot soldiers with your jeep, they will die if they run into your jeep (even when you're not moving).
** Driving into a wall won't kill you. Driving into a boulder that has stopped moving will.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 11 (click to see context) from:
* DirectContinuousLevel: The arcade version takes place in one continuous stage that changes the background music the further the player progresses into the game.
to:
* DirectContinuousLevel: DirectContinuousLevels: The arcade version takes place in one continuous stage that changes the background music the further the player progresses into the game.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
->''Your brothers-in-arms are hostages behind enemy lines, and you're their only hope for freedom. But the firepower you'll face to rescue them is awesome. Rescue the [=POW=]s in the buildings. You'll need a pocket full of miracles, and the ferocity of a wild [[TitleDrop Jackal]].''
--> From the attract sequence of the NES version.
'''''Jackal''''' (also known as '''''Top Gunner''''' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an {{arcade game}} by {{Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1987. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''RushNAttack'', ''{{Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/{{Metal Gear|1987}}''.
----
!! ''Jackal'' features examples of:
* ContinuingIsPainful
** Subverted in the arcade version. Your missile launcher will only be downgraded by one level when you lose a life.
** Play straight in the NES version. You will always revert back to the default grenade launcher after dying.
* DirectContinuousLevel: The arcade version takes place in one continuous stage that changes the background music the further the player progresses into the game.
* MarketBasedTitle
** The arcade version is known as ''Tokushu Butai Jackal'' in Japan, ''Top Gunner'' in America and just ''Jackal'' everywhere else.
** The NES version was released in Japan as a Disk System game titled ''Final Command: Akai Yōsai''.
* ReformulatedGame: The NES version version broke down the various areas from the arcade version into separate stages and added boss encounters at the end of each of them.
* RegionalBonus: The NES version received wider level designs, with an entire new stage and boss, thanks to the switch from disk to cartridge format.
--> From the attract sequence of the NES version.
'''''Jackal''''' (also known as '''''Top Gunner''''' in its American arcade release) is a top-view action shoot-'em-up where the player must fight into enemy territory while driving a jeep in order to rescue captured allies and transport them into a rescue chopper. It was originally released as an {{arcade game}} by {{Konami}} in 1986, followed by a home version released for the NintendoEntertainmentSystem in 1987. It was one of the many military-themed action games released by Konami during TheEighties alongside ''RushNAttack'', ''{{Contra}}'' and the original ''VideoGame/{{Metal Gear|1987}}''.
----
!! ''Jackal'' features examples of:
* ContinuingIsPainful
** Subverted in the arcade version. Your missile launcher will only be downgraded by one level when you lose a life.
** Play straight in the NES version. You will always revert back to the default grenade launcher after dying.
* DirectContinuousLevel: The arcade version takes place in one continuous stage that changes the background music the further the player progresses into the game.
* MarketBasedTitle
** The arcade version is known as ''Tokushu Butai Jackal'' in Japan, ''Top Gunner'' in America and just ''Jackal'' everywhere else.
** The NES version was released in Japan as a Disk System game titled ''Final Command: Akai Yōsai''.
* ReformulatedGame: The NES version version broke down the various areas from the arcade version into separate stages and added boss encounters at the end of each of them.
* RegionalBonus: The NES version received wider level designs, with an entire new stage and boss, thanks to the switch from disk to cartridge format.
