description Jazz Jackrabbit Overview
Jazz Jackrabbit is a fast-paced platformer originally developed by Epic MegaGames in 1994. The game’s distinctive art style and responsive controls made it a popular action title for PC gamers of the 1990s. It remains notable as one of the earliest examples of a mascot platformer and is now accessible to new players through modern releases on platforms like GOG.com, appealing to those interested in retro gaming or classic action titles.
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info Jazz Jackrabbit Specifications
| Country | Netherlands |
| Year | 1994 |
help Jazz Jackrabbit FAQ
Why is Jazz fighting turtles in Jazz Jackrabbit?
The story deliberately reworks The Tortoise and the Hare as a science-fiction conflict. Jazz pursues the turtle villain Devan Shell, who has kidnapped Princess Eva Earlong and threatens the planet Carrotus.
Was Jazz Jackrabbit originally a DOS game?
Yes, Epic MegaGames released Jazz Jackrabbit for MS-DOS in 1994. Its speed, colorful scrolling graphics, and mascot hero were designed to bring a console-like platform experience to PC.
Who composed the Jazz Jackrabbit soundtrack?
Robert A. Allen composed much of the original game's music. The soundtrack uses tracked module music, a format strongly associated with DOS games and the 1990s demoscene.
What happened to Jazz Jackrabbit after the first game?
Jazz Jackrabbit 2 followed in 1998 and added Jazz's brother Spaz as a playable character. A separate Game Boy Advance game titled Jazz Jackrabbit appeared in 2002 with a noticeably different design and setting.
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