Summary
- Release Year: 2002
- Genres: Platform
- Platforms: Game Boy Advance
- Developers: Game Titan
- Publishers: Jaleco
Jazz Jackrabbit Advance: A Hoppin’ Good Time on the GBA
Jazz Jackrabbit Advance is a 2D platformer released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002. It is a reboot of the Jazz Jackrabbit franchise, and was developed by Game Titan, rather than Epic Games, the developer of the previous Jazz Jackrabbit games.
The game follows Jazz Jackrabbit, a green anthropomorphic jackrabbit, and his sidekick Spaz, a purple dragon, as they attempt to stop the evil turtle king, Devan Shell, from taking over Carrotus Island. Jazz and Spaz must travel through a variety of levels, including forests, deserts, and ice caves, defeating Devan’s minions and collecting carrots along the way.
Jazz Jackrabbit Advance is a fast-paced and challenging platformer, with tight controls and a variety of enemies and obstacles. Jazz and Spaz can run, jump, and shoot, and they can also use a variety of power-ups, such as jetpacks and invincibility stars.
The game features a variety of levels, each with its own unique challenges. Some levels are more focused on platforming, while others are more combat-oriented. There are also a number of secret levels to discover, which can be accessed by finding hidden keys.
Jazz Jackrabbit Advance also features a two-player cooperative mode, which allows two players to play through the game together. In cooperative mode, players can help each other out by sharing health and ammo, and by reviving each other if they are killed.
Gameplay
Jazz Jackrabbit Advance is a side-scrolling platformer in which the player controls Jazz Jackrabbit, a green anthropomorphic jackrabbit, as he attempts to stop the evil turtle king, Devan Shell, from taking over Carrotus Island. Jazz is joined by his sidekick, Spaz, a purple dragon.
The game is played across a variety of levels, each with its own unique challenges. Some levels are more focused on platforming, while others are more combat-oriented. There are also a number of secret levels to discover, which can be accessed by finding hidden keys.
Jazz and Spaz can run, jump, and shoot, and they can also use a variety of power-ups, such as jetpacks and invincibility stars. Players can also collect carrots, which can be used to purchase items from the shop.
The game features a variety of enemies, including turtles, robots, and aliens. Each enemy has its own unique attack patterns, and players must learn how to defeat them all.
Graphics and Sound
Jazz Jackrabbit Advance features colorful and detailed graphics. The characters and environments are all well-drawn, and the game runs smoothly even on the original Game Boy Advance hardware.
The game’s soundtrack is composed of catchy and upbeat tunes that perfectly capture the game’s lighthearted and whimsical tone. The sound effects are also well-done, and they help to create a immersive and engaging experience.
Overall
Jazz Jackrabbit Advance is a fun and challenging platformer that is sure to please fans of the genre. The game features tight controls, a variety of levels, and a catchy soundtrack. It is also one of the few Game Boy Advance games that features a two-player cooperative mode.
If you are looking for a fun and challenging platformer to play on your Game Boy Advance, then Jazz Jackrabbit Advance is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
7.5/10
