Jackal, released by Konami for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1987, is a top-down, jeep-themed, multi-directional scrolling action game. The focus of the gameplay is to maneuver a military jeep in order to rescue prisoners of war (POWs). With one or two players, you drive through numerous levels, battling various enemies and obstructions, and collecting power-ups. A unique feature of this game is its versatile weapon system - the jeep is armed with a machine gun and a grenade launcher, the latter of which can be upgraded into a missile launcher.

The narrative of Jackal is based around a group of Special Forces soldiers, attempting to save their captured comrades in a war-torn adversary territory. Despite its basic storyline, Jackal left a significant mark on the gaming community due to its cooperative gameplay, which was slightly rare during its era. The combination of action, adventure, and strategy in a war-based setting made it one of the memorable titles for the NES platform. The game didn't significantly innovate the industry, but its fun gameplay mechanics and multiplayer option definitely influenced future developers and games of the action genre.