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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. | ||
| − | {{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]. | + | {{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]]. |
===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> | + | {{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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| − | {{DLC/row| Holiday Hare | | + | {{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 | | + | {{DLC/row| Holiday Hare 1995 | Standalone expansion. The levels and music are different from ''Holiday Hare (1994)''. | DOS }} |
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Revision as of 12:50, 20 September 2017
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| Developers | |
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| Epic Games | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | July 30, 1994 |
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| Jazz Jackrabbit | |
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| Jazz Jackrabbit | 1994 |
| Jazz Jackrabbit 2 | 1998 |
| Jazz Jackrabbit 3 | Cancelled |
Key points
- Use DOSBox SVN Daum on Windows 8 and later to avoid temporary pauses during transitions.[1]
General information
- Official site for game series from Internet Archive
- Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature on the series
- Jazz2Online - A fan site for game series
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Floppy and CD-ROM release. See: Version differences. Use DOSBox (see Run in DOSBox). | |
- A shareware episode was released.
- Two free Christmas episodes were released: Holiday Hare and Holiday Hare 1995. See: Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions.
Version differences
- Jazz Jackrabbit CD-ROM includes three bonus episodes with new music and additional animated cutscenes.[2] 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.[3]
Use DOSBox SVN Daum on Windows 8 and later to avoid temporary pauses during transitions.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Save game data location
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| System | Location |
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Video settings
General settings.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Issues fixed
Game temporarily pauses during transitions
- 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.
| Instructions |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| DOS video modes | VGA |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 386 33 MHz | 486 |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 13 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | VGA | |