Jazz
The green rabbit hero and the primary protagonist, armed with ranged weapons and agile platforming abilities.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Control notes
No verified DOS release or DOS-specific control scheme is documented for this game.
How it plays
How does Jazz Jackrabbit 2 play?
The game uses a side-scrolling perspective. Players move through themed stages, defeat enemies, collect gems and carrots, find power-ups, and reach the end of each level. Levels contain platforms, springs, hazards, secret routes, and switches.
The campaign is organized into episodes with multiple stages and boss encounters. Jazz and Spaz use different movement abilities, and weapons can be upgraded or replaced by collecting pickups. Multiplayer includes cooperative campaign play and competitive modes such as battle and race challenges.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Jazz Jackrabbit 2?
Explore each stage rather than rushing directly to the exit. Secret passages often contain extra lives, gems, weapon upgrades, and safer routes around hazards.
Save stronger weapons for dense enemy groups and bosses, and learn the timing of springs and moving platforms. In multiplayer, coordinate weapon pickups and avoid blocking narrow passages during cooperative play.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Spaz
Jazz's impulsive brother, who can be selected as a playable character and uses a distinct double-jump style.
Eva Earlong
Jazz's fiancée and the princess whose kidnapping starts the main adventure.
Devan Shell
The recurring turtle villain responsible for kidnapping Eva and opposing Jazz and Spaz.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Search behind walls and above the normal route; many levels hide rewards in alternate paths.
- 2
Different weapons are useful in different situations, so do not spend every powerful pickup immediately.
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