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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Epic MegaGames}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Epic MegaGames}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|B&N Companies|US}} | ||
| + | {{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}} | ||
| + | {{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>}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 30, 2017|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOGRls"/>}} | ||
| + | {{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 = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1808582759 |
| + | |hltb = 4819 | ||
| + | |lutris = jazz-jackrabbit | ||
| + | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = jazz-jackrabbit | ||
|wikipedia = Jazz Jackrabbit (1994 video game) | |wikipedia = Jazz Jackrabbit (1994 video game) | ||
| + | |winehq = 580 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Use [[DOSBox]] 0.74-2 or newer on Windows 8 and later to avoid [[#Game temporarily pauses during transitions|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<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/jazz_jackrabbit/information_about_the_jazz_1_patch|title=|date=2021-12-24}}</ref>). | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{GOG.com links|1808582759|jazz_jackrabbit|for game series}} | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20040211144230/http://www.jazzjackrabbit.com:80/ Official site for game series] from Internet Archive | ||
| + | {{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}} [http://www.lixgame.com/jazz/versions.html Version differences] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
| − | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
| − | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Floppy and CD-ROM release. See: [[#Version differences|Version differences]]. Use [[DOSBox]] (see [[#Run in DOSBox|Run in DOSBox]]). | | DOS }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | jazz_jackrabbit_collection | DRM-free | CD version + all the expansions are included. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} A [ | + | {{ii}} A [https://www.classicdosgames.com/game/Jazz_Jackrabbit.html shareware episode] was released. |
| − | {{ii}} Two free Christmas episodes were released: [ | + | {{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=== | ||
| + | {{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/row| Holiday Hare | Standalone expansion released in 1994. Included in later releases of ''Jazz Jackrabbit'' CD-ROM version. | DOS }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| 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 <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 [[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== | ||
| − | ===Configuration | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
| + | {{Game data| | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\CONFIG.000|{{p|game}}\SOUNDCRD.INF}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{XDG|unknown}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVE.*}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | ==Video | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
| − | + | {{Save game cloud syncing | |
| − | {{Video | + | |discord = |
| + | |discord notes = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy = true | ||
| + | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Video== | ||
| + | {{Image|Jazz Jackrabbit settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |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 = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |60 fps = true |
| − | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
| − | | | + | |120 fps = false |
| − | | | + | |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 notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a | ||
| + | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
|mouse menu notes = No mouse input. | |mouse menu notes = No mouse input. | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |controller sensitivity = unknown |
| + | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| + | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| + | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| + | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
| + | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| + | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
| + | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| + | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
| + | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and Sound FX. | |separate volume notes = Music and Sound FX. | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = n/a |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Game temporarily pauses during transitions=== | ||
| + | {{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]] 0.74-2 or newer | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Runtime error 200=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} This error occurs due to a higher speed processor running the game natively. | ||
| + | {{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. | ||
| + | # Place the files in the installation folder. | ||
| + | # Type: TPPATCH file0001.exe in the prompt. | ||
| + | {{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. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |metal support = | ||
| + | |metal support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = VGA | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
| + | |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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|OSfamily = DOS | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 5.0 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel i386 33 MHz |
| − | | | + | |minRAM = 4 MB |
|minHD = 13 MB | |minHD = 13 MB | ||
|minGPU = VGA | |minGPU = VGA | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel i486 |
| − | | | + | |recRAM = |
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |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 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| + | |minOS = 7 | ||
| + | |minCPU = 1.8 GHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minGPU = | ||
| + | |minDX = 7 | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = 8.1, 10 | ||
| + | |recCPU = | ||
| + | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
| + | |recDX = 9 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
| + | |minOS = 10.9 | ||
| + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minHD = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minGPU = | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = | ||
| + | |recCPU = | ||
| + | |recRAM = | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
| + | |minOS = Ubuntu 14.04 | ||
| + | |minCPU = 2.0 GHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minHD = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minGPU = OpenGL compatible | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = Ubuntu 16.04 | ||
| + | |recCPU = | ||
| + | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:53, 7 April 2024
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| 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 |
 |
|
| 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 | |
Floppy and CD-ROM release. See: Version differences. Use DOSBox (see Run in DOSBox). | |
|
| GOG.com | |
CD version + all the expansions are included. | |
- 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. | |
| Holiday Hare 1995 | Standalone expansion. The levels and music are different from Holiday Hare (1994). | |
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.
| 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] |
|---|
|
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] |
|---|
|
| Download maxstrike's fix[10][11] |
|---|
|
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
- ↑ 1.0 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 thecloud_savesfolder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings). - ↑ 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Release: Jazz Jackrabbit & Jazz Jackrabbit 2: Complete Collection - GOG.com - last accessed on 2017-11-30
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2021-12-24
- ↑ Ancient DOS Games --- Episode 150: Jazz Jackrabbit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Settings recommended by Gemini in Ancient DOS Games --- Episode 150: Jazz Jackrabbit
- ↑ Nerdly Pleasures: Unique PC Hardware & Game Support - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ VOGONS • View topic - Oddball resolution in Jazz Jackrabbit causes Fraps to restart recording when resolution changes - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Nerdly Pleasures: How many FPS? - DOS Games and Framerates - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Jazz Jackrabbit (1994), DOS - Wiki - VogonsWiki - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ "Orbitus level 2 is impossible to beat in Jazz Jackrabbit 1 CD" post #2 - last accessed on 2020-01-14
- ↑ "Orbitus level 2 is impossible to beat in Jazz Jackrabbit 1 CD" post #4 - last accessed on 2020-01-14
- ↑ "Orbitus level 2 is impossible to beat in Jazz Jackrabbit 1 CD" post #12 (with the direct link to the download) - last accessed on 2020-01-14