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Jackal 2

Original game : Jackal

Platform : NES

Author : RayofJay

Release date : 17 February 2020

Category : Complete

Patch version : 2.15

Modifications : G, L, T, P, O

Downloads : 3280

ROM Information

Database match: Jackal (USA)
Database: No-Intro: Nintendo Entertainment System (v. 20180803-121122)
File SHA-1: 86C392A1D9A731FA48E148AFBE60AF75F918CB5A
File CRC32: 2E52D091
ROM SHA-1: 813E6A8BC0A502BB393F8729B1BC19836D5421A5
ROM CRC32: 1D5B03A5

Hack description

RayofJay has given the whole game an overhaul. Palette changes, complete level layout changes, enemy logic changes (AI/timers), enemy health, bullet speeds, countless timer values, Power up function, death decrements your weapon level instead of resetting it, gaining weapon upgrades allows you to do more damage now, screen repeat function to make the game longer, double digit life count, randomized enemy locations (a select few) to name a few.

Some have claimed this game is unplayably hard. Yes, it is very hard, but, once you know the secrets and tricks, it's really not bad at all. I recorded myself completing this hack with no continues.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnU5LlA1t-A&t=116s

Expect to die a lot, though. My modification that only decrements your main weapon power instead of resetting it to zero on each death is critical for this hack to be playable.

Version 2.15: The hack was broken up into several patches to allow for customization and difficulty selection. Additionally, there is a patch to modify the jeeps' bullet direction.

Screenshots

Contributions

ContributorType of contributionDescription
RayofJayDesignALL work

Reviews

Amazing hack with improvements for all types of players!edwinmusic2020-02-21Version 2.15

Wonderful option for players! novice or intermediate players can now have a better fun option with the "Main - Level and Enemy Layout" patch. For intermediate players it would be excellent to launch a "Main - Level and Enemy Layout" patch with 7 lives to make it more challenging but playable! Ray of Jay could you please them? Thank you for your great work!