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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]]. | + | {{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">[http://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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Run the game using [http://ykhwong.x-y.net DOSBox SVN Daum]. | Run the game using [http://ykhwong.x-y.net DOSBox SVN Daum]. | ||
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Revision as of 07:57, 22 July 2015
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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]
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Use DOSBox (see Run in DOSBox). | |
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- A shareware episode was released.
- Two free Christmas episodes were released: Holiday Hare and Holiday Hare 1995.
Version differences
- Jazz Jackrabbit CD-ROM includes three bonus episodes and additional animated cutscenes.[2]
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 files and save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
- In-game settings are stored in
CONFIG.000 - Sound card settings are stored in
SOUNDCRD.INF - Saves are
SAVE.*
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 frame rate between menus and levels.
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | DOS 5.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 386 | 486 |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 13 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | VGA | |