Jackal
Jackal is a Single-player and Multiplayer Run and Gun video game developed and published by Konami. The game is played from a side-scroll view, and it mainly revolves around shoot ‘em up elements. It lets the player maneuver a weapon-equipped jeep to save prisoners of war trapped in the territory where the enemy rules. According to the storyline, a Jackal unit is a team of four soldiers that are capable of surviving in any harsh environment. The team is comprised Lieutenant Bob, Colonel Decker, Corporal Grey, and Sergeant Quint; all characters have been given a challenging mission to drive two jeeps into hostile territory to save and extract the prisoners of war. Two players can partake in the game simultaneously. The 2nd player can join the fight anytime, and two jeeps are numbered on hoods to indicate which player is driving it. The game begins with a set of transport helicopters dropping the vehicles of the player into the coast of enemy land, followed by the plane which drops the driver and jeep of the player.
#1 Super Metroid
Super Metroid is an Action-Adventure, Side-scroll, and Single-player video game by Nintendo Research and Development. It is the third title in the series of Metroid, and the plot takes place after the event of Metroid II: Return of Samus released in 1991. You assume the role of the main character named as Samus Aran, a bounty hunter, and the story centers on her struggle to explore the Planet called Zebes to restore an artifact stolen by Ridley, who is the leader of Space Pirate. You need to explore the environment from side-scroll perspective to fight against enemies and their bosses to save your planet. It offers open world environment with multiple areas connected by elevators and doors. The protagonist can run, crouch, jump, and shoot enemies in eight directions. During navigation, you find power-ups that increase your power and upgrade your weapons. Complete a series of levels and retrieve the Metroid to save your world. Super Metroid includes prominent gameplay, brilliant features, and superb story.
#2 3D Gunstar Heroes
3D Gunstar Heroes is an Action-Adventure, Run and Gun, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed and published by Sega. The game takes you in the stunning environment and puts you in the experience of side-scroll shooter gameplay. There are several heroes, and you must select your favorite one to start your adventure. It has different modes such as Free, Fixed, Gunslinger, Mega Life and more. You must explore the environment from a side-scroll perspective, battle enemies and kill those using weapons. You can upgrade your weapons by collecting power-ups and can increase your abilities. It offers the similar gameplay to Metal Slug game and introduces the boss to fight at the end of each stage. As the game progresses, it becomes tough to master. The ultimate task is to score the points and face boss battles. 3D Gunstar Heroes includes core features such as different Characters, Side-scrolling Shooting, 2D Graphics, and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.
#3 Gunman Clive
Gunman Clive is an Action, Side-scroll Shooting, and Single-player video game created and published by Horberg Production. The game revolves around a lone gunslinger in the environment of Wild West as he struggles to rescue the beloved daughter of the mayor from the vicious group of well-armed bandits. It takes place in the historical world of eighteen century, where the player can explore the world from a side-scroll perspective where he must fight enemies around sixteen levels to fulfil the task. He can travel along a two-dimensional platformer full of moving platforms, enemies and traps. Shooting is the heavy emphasis, and the player can collect and pick up weapons like spread shot, laser gun, and explosive bullets. Enemies are different in each level, from bandits to animals who carry rifles. There are three different playable characters available each with unique abilities. Gunman Clive includes prominent features such as Old-school Action, 3D Graphics, Unique Sketch Art-style, Plenty of Enemies, Epic Boss Battles, and more. Check it out, and you’ll love it.
#4 Gunman Clive 2
Gunman Clive 2 is a video game of Action-Adventure and Side-scroll, created and published by Horberg Productions for Microsoft Windows and Nintendo 3DS. The game supports Single-player mode only and serves as the sequel to Gunman Clive video game. The story starts after saving Ms Johnson, the protagonist named as Gunman Clive comes back to against locate the town invaded by bandits. To stop the rivals, the player must struggle to explore the world from a side-scroll perspective. The game embarks the player on an epic adventure around the world, facing deadlier and bigger enemies than ever before. The game comes with similar classic gameplay formula like the previous title but deals with more action, platforming elements along improved graphics. It has a series of levels, and each level has its unique difficulty settings. Gunman Clive 2 includes prominent features such as Ricker and more Dynamic Levels, Diverse Environments, Massive Bosses, Tons of new Enemies, etc. Try it out, if you love playing Action-Adventure games.