The briefing

About this game

Jail Break is a 1985 Konami action shooter. As a policeman, you must pursue escaped convicts who have taken the warden hostage, fighting through downtown streets, a park, a bridge, and finally a prison.

Rescuing hostages can provide additional weapons, including a pistol and a tear gas gun. Weapons are selected through the area at the bottom of the screen, but shooting a hostage causes you to lose your collected weapons.