Difference between revisions of "Jazz Jackrabbit 2"
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| + | {{Infobox game  | ||
| + | |cover        =   | ||
| + | {{Image|Jazz 2 Cover.png|Jazz 2 Big Box cover}}  | ||
| + | |developers   =   | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Orange Games}}  | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Epic MegaGames}}  | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Logicware|Mac OS}}  | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Contraband Entertainment|OS X}}  | ||
| + | |publishers   =   | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers}}  | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacPlay|Mac OS}}  | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Black Friar}}  | ||
| + | |engines      =   | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|2D Side Scroller}}  | ||
| + | |release dates=   | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|MacOS |February 4, 1999}}  | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|MacOS |January 18, 2002}}  | ||
| + | |reception    =   | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|jazz-jackrabbit-2|86}}  | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|jazz-jackrabbit-2|78}}  | ||
| + | |taxonomy     =  | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | None}}  | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}  | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes             | Singleplayer, Multiplayer, Co-operative }}  | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | 'Bullet Time Dash' }}  | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | 2D Side Scrolling / Side View }}  | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Keyboard / Game Controller / JoyStick }}  | ||
| + | {{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            | Action, Comedy }}  | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Jazz JackRabbit}}  | ||
| + | |steam appid  = N/A  | ||
| + | |steam appid side  =   | ||
| + | |gogcom id    = 1917711239  | ||
| + | |official site= https://www.jazz2online.com   | ||
| + | |hltb         = 4820  | ||
| + | |igdb         = jazz-jackrabbit-2  | ||
| + | |mobygames    = jazz-jackrabbit-2  | ||
| + | |strategywiki =   | ||
| + | |wikipedia    = Jazz_Jackrabbit_2  | ||
| + | |winehq       = 787  | ||
| + | |license      = commercial / Abandonware   | ||
| + | |pcgamingwiki = Jazz_Jackrabbit_2  | ||
| + | |codeweavers  = jazz-jackrabbit-2-123  | ||
| + | |asg          =   | ||
| + | }}  | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''General information'''  | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20040211144230/http://www.jazzjackrabbit.com:80/ Official site for game series] (Archived)  | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.jazz2online.com/ Jazz2Online] - A fan site for game series  | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://hg101.kontek.net/jazzjackrabbit/jazzjackrabbit2.htm Hardcore Gaming 101] - Comprehensive feature  | ||
| + | {{GOG.com links|1917711239|jazz_jackrabbit|for game series}}  | ||
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| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | ===Version differences===  | ||
| + | {{ii}} ''Jazz Jackrabbit 2'' is the original release. It contains four episodes and the shareware demo levels.  | ||
| + | {{ii}} ''Jazz Jackrabbit 2: The Secret Files'' is a 1999 re-release with an additional episode and a new playable character, Lori. It also includes the shareware demo levels. It was only available in Europe.  | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements==  | ||
| + | ===Patches===  | ||
| + | {{ii}} The latest official patch is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/800-jazz-jackrabbit-2-patch/ v1.23 Patch]. GOG.com version is patched with v1.24  | ||
| + | {{ii}} [http://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=19489 JJ2+] is a multiplayer-focused unofficial patch/mod which fixes numerous bugs and adds a host of new features. It is included in the GOG.com version as a bonus.  | ||
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| + | {{Compatibility/macOS  | ||
| + | |native               = na  | ||
| + | |native notes         =   | ||
| + | |rosetta 2            = unplayable  | ||
| + | |rosetta 2 notes      =   | ||
| + | |ios-ipados app       = na  | ||
| + | |ios-ipados app notes =   | ||
| + | |crossover            = unplayable   | ||
| + | |crossover notes      = Game cannot intialise. Game will not open.  | ||
| + | |wine                 = Perfect  | ||
| + | |wine notes           = Playable, Platinum Grade, Runs Flawlessly. (Windows Version)  | ||
| + | |parallels            = Perfect  | ||
| + | |parallels notes      = Installed and runs flawless - Big Box Original Windows (1998), GOG patched windows version.  | ||
| + | |windows 10 arm       = Perfect  | ||
| + | |windows 10 arm notes = Installed from original 1998 Windows CD, Secret Files and JJ2+ Patched version also run flawless.  | ||
| + | |linux arm            = unplayable  | ||
| + | |linux arm notes      = Couldn't get wine to initialise the game.  | ||
| + | }}  | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Availability==  | ||
| + | {{Availability|  | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | The game had two different releases and two standalone expansions. See: [[#Version differences|Version differences]] and [[#Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions|Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions]]. | | Mac OS }}  | ||
| + | |||
| + | }}  | ||
| + | {{ii}} A [https://archive.org/details/JazzJackrabbit2Demo demo] is available. It contains three single player and two multiplayer levels.  | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{References}}  | ||
Revision as of 17:46, 5 April 2021
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Orange Games | |
| Epic MegaGames | |
| Mac OS | Logicware | 
| OS X | Contraband Entertainment | 
| Publishers | |
| Gathering of Developers | |
| Mac OS | MacPlay | 
| Black Friar | |
| Engines | |
| 2D Side Scroller | |
| Release dates | |
| macOS | February 4, 1999 | 
| macOS | January 18, 2002 | 
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 86 | 
| IGDB | 78 | 
| Taxonomy | |
| Series | Jazz JackRabbit | 
| Resources | |
| PCGamingWiki | |
| Codeweavers | |
| WineHQ | |
General information
- Official site for game series (Archived)
 - Jazz2Online - A fan site for game series
 - Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature
 - GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
 - GOG.com Support Page
 
Version differences
- Jazz Jackrabbit 2 is the original release. It contains four episodes and the shareware demo levels.
 - Jazz Jackrabbit 2: The Secret Files is a 1999 re-release with an additional episode and a new playable character, Lori. It also includes the shareware demo levels. It was only available in Europe.
 
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is v1.23 Patch. GOG.com version is patched with v1.24
 - JJ2+ is a multiplayer-focused unofficial patch/mod which fixes numerous bugs and adds a host of new features. It is included in the GOG.com version as a bonus.
 
macOS Compatibility
| Method | Rating | Notes | 
|---|---|---|
| Rosetta 2 | ||
| Compatibility layer | ||
| CrossOver | Game cannot intialise. Game will not open. | |
| Wine | Playable, Platinum Grade, Runs Flawlessly. (Windows Version) | |
| Virtualization | ||
| Parallels | Installed and runs flawless - Big Box Original Windows (1998), GOG patched windows version. | |
| Multi-booting | ||
| Windows 10 ARM | Installed from original 1998 Windows CD, Secret Files and JJ2+ Patched version also run flawless. | |
| Linux ARM | Couldn't get wine to initialise the game. | 
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | The game had two different releases and two standalone expansions. See: Version differences and Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions. | 
- See PCGamingWiki for Windows and/or Linux availability.
 - A demo is available. It contains three single player and two multiplayer levels.