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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Epic MegaGames}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Epic MegaGames}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|B&N Companies|US}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Romware|EU}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|July 30, 1994}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|July 30, 1994}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 30, 2017|ref=<ref name="GOGRls">{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/release_jazz_jackrabbit_jazz_jackrabbit_2_complete_collection|title=Release: Jazz Jackrabbit & Jazz Jackrabbit 2: Complete Collection - GOG.com|date=2017-11-30}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 30, 2017|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOGRls">{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/release_jazz_jackrabbit_jazz_jackrabbit_2_complete_collection|title=Release: Jazz Jackrabbit & Jazz Jackrabbit 2: Complete Collection - GOG.com|date=2017-11-30}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 30, 2017|ref=<ref name="GOGRls"/>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 30, 2017|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOGRls"/>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|November 30, 2017|ref=<ref name="GOGRls"/>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|November 30, 2017|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOGRls"/>}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|jazz-jackrabbit|87}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Scrolling, Side view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Platform, Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Jazz Jackrabbit }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
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|gogcom page  = jazz_jackrabbit_collection
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|gogcom id    = 1808582759
 +
|hltb        = 4819
 +
|lutris      = jazz-jackrabbit
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = jazz-jackrabbit
 
|wikipedia    = Jazz Jackrabbit (1994 video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Jazz Jackrabbit (1994 video game)
 
|winehq      = 580
 
|winehq      = 580
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Jazz Jackrabbit}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} Use [http://ykhwong.x-y.net DOSBox SVN Daum] on Windows 8 and later to avoid [[#Game temporarily pauses during transitions|temporary pauses during transitions]].<ref name="Windows 8">[https://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/jazz_jackrabbit_dosbox_problems_on_windows_81 Jazz Jackrabbit DOSBox problems on Windows 8.1, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>
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{{ii}} Use [[DOSBox]] 0.74-2 or newer on Windows 8 and later to avoid [[#Game temporarily pauses during transitions|temporary pauses during transitions]].
−
{{--}} Original version crashes on any processor higher than a Pentium 233 MMX, K6-III 500, or equivalents. Needs the [[#Runtime error 200|TPPATCH fix]] to resolve.<ref name="RE200">[http://www.vogonswiki.com/index.php/List_of_CPU_speed_sensitive_games Jazz Jackrabbit (1994), DOS - Wiki - VogonsWiki]</ref>
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{{--}} Level 2 of Orbitus is pretty much impossible to beat in the 1.3 version of the CD release (fixed in GOG release<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/jazz_jackrabbit/information_about_the_jazz_1_patch|title=|date=2021-12-24}}</ref>).
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/jazz-jackrabbit/ Hardcore Gaming 101] - Comprehensive feature
 
{{mm}} [http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/jazz-jackrabbit/ Hardcore Gaming 101] - Comprehensive feature
 
{{mm}} [https://www.jazz2online.com/ Jazz2Online] - A fan site for game series
 
{{mm}} [https://www.jazz2online.com/ Jazz2Online] - A fan site for game series
 +
{{mm}} [http://www.lixgame.com/jazz/versions.html Version differences]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} A [https://www.classicdosgames.com/game/Jazz_Jackrabbit.html shareware episode] was released.
 
{{ii}} A [https://www.classicdosgames.com/game/Jazz_Jackrabbit.html shareware episode] was released.
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{{ii}} Two free Christmas episodes were released: [https://www.classicdosgames.com/game/Jazz_Jackrabbit%3A_Holiday_Hare.html Holiday Hare] and [https://www.classicdosgames.com/game/Jazz_Jackrabbit%3A_Holiday_Hare_1995.html Holiday Hare 1995]. See: [[#Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions|Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions]].
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{{ii}} Two free Christmas episodes were released: [https://www.classicdosgames.com/game/Jazz_Jackrabbit%3A_Holiday_Hare.html Holiday Hare] and [https://www.classicdosgames.com/game/Jazz_Jackrabbit%3A_Holiday_Hare_1995.html Holiday Hare 1995]. See [[#DLC and expansion packs|DLC and expansion packs]].
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
−
{{ii}} ''Jazz Jackrabbit'' CD-ROM includes three bonus episodes with new music and additional animated cutscenes.<ref>[http://www.pixelships.com/adg/ep0150.html Ancient DOS Games --- Episode 150: Jazz Jackrabbit]</ref> Later releases also include the Christmas episode ''Holiday Hare (1994)''.
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{{ii}} ''Jazz Jackrabbit'' CD-ROM includes three bonus episodes with new music and additional animated cutscenes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.pixelships.com/adg/ep0150.html|title=Ancient DOS Games --- Episode 150: Jazz Jackrabbit|date=May 2023}}</ref> Later releases also include the Christmas episode ''Holiday Hare (1994)''.
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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To run correctly in [[DOSBox]] set <code>cycles=max</code>, <code>gus=true</code> and <code>timed=false</code>. Leave all other DOSBox settings at their defaults.<ref>Settings recommended by Gemini in [http://www.pixelships.com/adg/ep0150.html Ancient DOS Games --- Episode 150: Jazz Jackrabbit]</ref>
 
To run correctly in [[DOSBox]] set <code>cycles=max</code>, <code>gus=true</code> and <code>timed=false</code>. Leave all other DOSBox settings at their defaults.<ref>Settings recommended by Gemini in [http://www.pixelships.com/adg/ep0150.html Ancient DOS Games --- Episode 150: Jazz Jackrabbit]</ref>
  
−
Use [http://ykhwong.x-y.net DOSBox SVN Daum] on Windows 8 and later to avoid [[#Game temporarily pauses during transitions|temporary pauses during transitions]].
+
Use [[DOSBox]] 0.74-2 or newer on Windows 8 and later to avoid [[#Game temporarily pauses during transitions|temporary pauses during transitions]].
 +
 
 +
===Configure Gravis Ultrasound (GUS)===
 +
{{++}} This game takes advantage of the Gravis Ultrasound sound card's hardware mixing capabilities for higher quality music and sound effect playback; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92olhbB3KKM&t=654 comparison].<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2012/04/unique-pc-hardware-game-support.html|title=Nerdly Pleasures: Unique PC Hardware & Game Support|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
{{ii}} Follow [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=16974&sid=87522fde7836234e449e5e777c323e7f this guide] to configure the GUS drivers for use in DOSBox.
 +
{{--}} The stable version of DOSBox has a bug that results in GUS audio being played back in mono; this is fixed in [https://www.dosbox.com/wiki/SVN_Builds certain SVN builds].{{cn}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|gog galaxy           = false
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|discord                  =
−
|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes            =
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|origin               =  
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|epic games launcher      =
−
|origin notes         =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|steam cloud           =  
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|gog galaxy               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|uplay                =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
−
|xbox cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Jazz Jackrabbit settings.png|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|Jazz Jackrabbit settings.png|General settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
−
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution      = false
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|widescreen resolution notes= Menus are 320x200, whereas gameplay is 320x199.{{note|note=This appears to be used to force 60 Hz output on original hardware to avoid screen tearing. It also has the side effects of resulting in being displayed with square pixels on original hardware and having an issue where [[#Game temporarily pauses during transitions|the game hangs when changing between menus and gameplay in DOSBox]].<ref>[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=37821#p336501 VOGONS • View topic - Oddball resolution in Jazz Jackrabbit causes Fraps to restart recording when resolution changes]</ref>|name="screenres"}}
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|widescreen resolution notes= Menus are 320x200, whereas gameplay is 320x199.{{note|note=This appears to be used to force 60 Hz output on original hardware to avoid screen tearing. It also has the side effects of resulting in being displayed with square pixels on original hardware and having an issue where [[#Game temporarily pauses during transitions|the game hangs when changing between menus and gameplay in DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=37821#p336501|title=VOGONS • View topic - Oddball resolution in Jazz Jackrabbit causes Fraps to restart recording when resolution changes|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|name="screenres"}}
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|4k ultra hd                = false
 
|4k ultra hd                = false
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
−
|fov                        = false
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|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
−
|windowed                  = true
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|windowed                  = false
−
|windowed notes            = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} (when using [[DOSBox]]).
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = false
+
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = false
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|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.<ref>[http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2014/09/how-many-fps-dos-games-and-framerates.html Nerdly Pleasures: How many FPS? - DOS Games and Framerates]</ref>
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|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2014/09/how-many-fps-dos-games-and-framerates.html|title=Nerdly Pleasures: How many FPS? - DOS Games and Framerates|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and Sound FX.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and Sound FX.
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|red book cd audio        =
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|red book cd audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
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  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Game temporarily pauses during transitions===
 
===Game temporarily pauses during transitions===
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{{ii}} This issue occurs with the official [[DOSBox]] builds in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later due to the game changing the resolution and refresh rate between menus and levels.
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{{ii}} This issue occurs with the official [[DOSBox]] builds before 0.74-2 in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later due to the game changing the resolution and refresh rate between menus and levels.
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use DOSBox SVN Daum|ref=<ref name="Windows 8"/>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[DOSBox]] 0.74-2 or newer
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Run the game using [http://ykhwong.x-y.net DOSBox SVN Daum].
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Runtime error 200===
 
===Runtime error 200===
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{{ii}} This error occurs due to a higher speed processor.
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{{ii}} This error occurs due to a higher speed processor running the game natively.
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the TPPATCH fix|ref=<ref name="RE200"/>|fix=
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{{ii}} This fix is not needed when running the game using [[DOSBox]] (see [[#Run in DOSBox|Run in DOSBox]]).
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the TPPATCH fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.vogonswiki.com/index.php/List_of_CPU_speed_sensitive_games|title=Jazz Jackrabbit (1994), DOS - Wiki - VogonsWiki|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Download the [https://www.jazz2online.com/downloads/341/jazz-1-tppatch/ TPPATCH fix] here.
 
# Download the [https://www.jazz2online.com/downloads/341/jazz-1-tppatch/ TPPATCH fix] here.
 
# Place the files in the installation folder.
 
# Place the files in the installation folder.
 
# Type: TPPATCH file0001.exe in the prompt.
 
# Type: TPPATCH file0001.exe in the prompt.
 
{{ii}} Holiday Hare '94 and '95 also requires the patch: type TPPATCH jazz.exe for this.
 
{{ii}} Holiday Hare '94 and '95 also requires the patch: type TPPATCH jazz.exe for this.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Level 2 of Orbitus is almost impossible to beat===
 +
{{ii}} An error exclusive to the 1.3 version of ''Jazz Jackrabbit CD''.
 +
{{ii}} While [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOUXd2vXVGg it is possible to beat it] using the Slo-Motion Mode (with {{Key|T}}), this is not recommended.
 +
{{++}} Fixed in the GOG release since 2021.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the airboard cheat|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/jazz_jackrabbit/orbitus_level_2_is_impossible_to_beat_in_jazz_jackrabbit_1_cd/post2|title="Orbitus level 2 is impossible to beat in Jazz Jackrabbit 1 CD" post #2|date=2020-01-14}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Press {{Key|P}}
 +
# Press {{Key|Backspace}}
 +
# Enter {{code|CSTRIKE}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Download maxstrike's fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/jazz_jackrabbit/orbitus_level_2_is_impossible_to_beat_in_jazz_jackrabbit_1_cd/post4|title="Orbitus level 2 is impossible to beat in Jazz Jackrabbit 1 CD" post #4|date=2020-01-14}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/jazz_jackrabbit/orbitus_level_2_is_impossible_to_beat_in_jazz_jackrabbit_1_cd/post12|title="Orbitus level 2 is impossible to beat in Jazz Jackrabbit 1 CD" post #12 (with the direct link to the download)|date=2020-01-14}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download {{File|LEVEL1.005}} from [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qdhNHKFE-0euQ22hndXV2q3nw3ufZp-q/view Google Drive].
 +
# Paste it in the {{Path|Game}} folder, replacing the file.
 +
{{ii}} There's another fix in [https://www.jazz2online.com/downloads/5727/orbitus-level-two-fixed Jazz Jackrabbit Online], but it has issues with sound.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = false
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===[https://github.com/AlisterT/openjazz/releases OpenJazz]===
 +
{{ii}} Open source re-implementation
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minOS    = 5.0
 
|minOS    = 5.0
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|minCPU  = Intel 386 33 MHz
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|minCPU  = Intel i386 33 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 4 MB
 
|minRAM  = 4 MB
 
|minHD    = 13 MB
 
|minHD    = 13 MB
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|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
−
|recCPU  = 486
+
|recCPU  = Intel i486
 
|recRAM  =  
 
|recRAM  =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 +
|recaudio = Gravis Ultrasound, Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro, Sound Blaster 16, Pro Audio Spectrum 16
 +
|reccont  = [[Controller:Gravis PC GamePad|Gravis Gamepad]] or generic joystick
 
}}
 
}}
  

Latest revision as of 03:53, 7 April 2024

Jazz Jackrabbit
Jazz Jackrabbit cover
Developers
Epic MegaGames
Publishers
US B&N Companies
EU Romware
Release dates
DOS July 30, 1994
Windows (DOSBox) November 30, 2017[1]
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) November 30, 2017[1]
Linux (DOSBox) November 30, 2017[1]
Reception
IGDB 87
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Scrolling, Side view
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Platform, Shooter
Art styles Cartoon
Themes Fantasy
Series Jazz Jackrabbit
Icon overlay.png
Jazz Jackrabbit on HowLongToBeat
Jazz Jackrabbit on IGDB
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Jazz Jackrabbit on MobyGames
Jazz Jackrabbit on Wikipedia
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Jazz Jackrabbit
Jazz Jackrabbit 1994
Jazz Jackrabbit 2 1998
Jazz Jackrabbit 3 Cancelled

Key points

Use DOSBox 0.74-2 or newer on Windows 8 and later to avoid temporary pauses during transitions.
Level 2 of Orbitus is pretty much impossible to beat in the 1.3 version of the CD release (fixed in GOG release[2]).

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Official site for game series from Internet Archive
Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature
Jazz2Online - A fan site for game series
Version differences

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM-free
 Floppy and CD-ROM release. See: Version differences. Use DOSBox (see Run in DOSBox).
DOS
GOG.com
DRM-free
 CD version + all the expansions are included.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
A shareware episode was released.
Two free Christmas episodes were released: Holiday Hare and Holiday Hare 1995. See DLC and expansion packs.

Version differences

Jazz Jackrabbit CD-ROM includes three bonus episodes with new music and additional animated cutscenes.[3] Later releases also include the Christmas episode Holiday Hare (1994).

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Holiday Hare Standalone expansion released in 1994. Included in later releases of Jazz Jackrabbit CD-ROM version.
DOS
Holiday Hare 1995 Standalone expansion. The levels and music are different from Holiday Hare (1994).
DOS

Essential improvements

Run in DOSBox

To run correctly in DOSBox set cycles=max, gus=true and timed=false. Leave all other DOSBox settings at their defaults.[4]

Use DOSBox 0.74-2 or newer on Windows 8 and later to avoid temporary pauses during transitions.

Configure Gravis Ultrasound (GUS)

This game takes advantage of the Gravis Ultrasound sound card's hardware mixing capabilities for higher quality music and sound effect playback; comparison.[5]
Follow this guide to configure the GUS drivers for use in DOSBox.
The stable version of DOSBox has a bug that results in GUS audio being played back in mono; this is fixed in certain SVN builds.[citation needed]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\CONFIG.000
<path-to-game>\SOUNDCRD.INF
Windows <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
Linux <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\SAVE.*
Windows <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
Linux <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy

Video

General settings.
General settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Menus are 320x200, whereas gameplay is 320x199.[Note 2]
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds).
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds).
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.[7]

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
No mouse input.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and Sound FX.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Everything is text-based.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Issues fixed

Game temporarily pauses during transitions

This issue occurs with the official DOSBox builds before 0.74-2 in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later due to the game changing the resolution and refresh rate between menus and levels.
Use DOSBox 0.74-2 or newer

Runtime error 200

This error occurs due to a higher speed processor running the game natively.
This fix is not needed when running the game using DOSBox (see Run in DOSBox).
Use the TPPATCH fix[8]
  1. Download the TPPATCH fix here.
  2. Place the files in the installation folder.
  3. Type: TPPATCH file0001.exe in the prompt.
Holiday Hare '94 and '95 also requires the patch: type TPPATCH jazz.exe for this.

Level 2 of Orbitus is almost impossible to beat

An error exclusive to the 1.3 version of Jazz Jackrabbit CD.
While it is possible to beat it using the Slo-Motion Mode (with T), this is not recommended.
Fixed in the GOG release since 2021.
Use the airboard cheat[9]
  1. Press P
  2. Press ← Backspace
  3. Enter CSTRIKE
Download maxstrike's fix[10][11]
  1. Download LEVEL1.005 from Google Drive.
  2. Paste it in the <path-to-game> folder, replacing the file.
There's another fix in Jazz Jackrabbit Online, but it has issues with sound.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DOS video modes VGA

OpenJazz

Open source re-implementation

System requirements

DOS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 5.0
Processor (CPU) Intel i386 33 MHz Intel i486
System memory (RAM) 4 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 13 MB
Video card (GPU) VGA
Sound (audio device) Gravis Ultrasound, Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro, Sound Blaster 16, Pro Audio Spectrum 16
Controller Gravis Gamepad or generic joystick
Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU) 1.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 7 compatible DirectX 9 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.9
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 14.04 Ubuntu 16.04
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) OpenGL compatible
256 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to <path-to-game>/cloud_saves/ even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in the cloud_saves folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings).
  2. ↑ This appears to be used to force 60 Hz output on original hardware to avoid screen tearing. It also has the side effects of resulting in being displayed with square pixels on original hardware and having an issue where the game hangs when changing between menus and gameplay in DOSBox.[6]

References