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So, a /v/ thread made me re-download the amazing game Jazz Jackrabbit 2. It's exactly as fun as I remember it, only problem is that I can't change the resolution from 640x480, wich means some parts of the HUD are pushed off-screen. Anyone know how I could fix this?

Also JJ thread.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsisGqvXP8I

>> No.742828

Ever thought that Jazz' buddy looks like Bubsy Bobcat's insane twin?

>> No.742835

Fuck yes, Jazz Jackrabbit.
Been so damn long since I played that game.

Also, to answer your question, can you window mode it?

>> No.742861

>>742835

Tried doing a Run command with -windowed added, but it did nothing.

Anyway, I gotta sleep, but I'll be back tomorrow.

>> No.742885

love that game

>> No.742902

>>742813
Are you sure it isn't just a case of pressing the auto-adjust button on your monitor to get the pixels in the right place? (Or for real old school fun, twiddling with the H and V dials until the screen is centred?)

>> No.743452

jazz jackrabbit, the first one, was my obsession in mid 90's. I HAD TO have this game, of course did not, all I had were two "Holiday Hare" demos from a shovelware cd, which i played to death.
Much later, somewhere in 2005 or 06 i bought the last lone copy of cd rerelease in electronics market. one of the games i really treasure.
now i'm hunting for a copy of jj2 w/ secret levels and x-mas chronicles. i know this game is unfinished and buggy but i love it so much, alexander brandon's music and overall happy feeling makes it supremely enjoyable.
this series died too early ;_;

>> No.744998

You might want to look for either the most recent patch or the expansion pack and give it another try. I don't remember ever not being able to increase the resolution but I played quite a while ago.

http://www.jazz2online.com/44/jazz-jackrabbit-2-patches-and-tools/

Also, check JJ2 Online, they have a very active modding community which can help spice up the game if you ever get bored of it.

>>743452
I never played the first game but what do you mean by unfinished and buggy?

>> No.745035

>>743452
I've only played the demo of JJ2, but i remember it being a solid platformer, and i don't remember any bugs.

>> No.745084

>>745035
Same

>> No.745137
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745137

>>742813
>mfw labrat
based brandon

this game must have the best fucking soundtrack ever
mario/sonic fags can fuck off

>> No.745143

>>745137
This.

The menu theme is God-tier of awesomeness.

>> No.745149

>>745143
Menu music was fucking orgasmic.

>> No.745185

>>745137
>mario/sonic fags can fuck off

Was that necessary?

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745253

>>745185
it was for me

>> No.745529

>>745035
>>745084
>>744998

many of the levels in second game had empty areas, some even didn't have backgrounds. empty rooms can be especially seen in the level ending areas - you just go forward and then the level ends. way too often it's possible to stuck in wall or glitch through some floors. i played the demo many times and it's levels are way more polished than in final game, especially in later worlds.

>> No.745624

>>745137
I don't think you'll hear a lot of Mario fans claiming they have the best music.

Sonic has a stronger case in that department. So does NES era Capcom. Konami and Sunsoft too.

>> No.745631
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745631

Don't forget to replay Jazz Jackrabbit 1, OP. Its a little more visibly dated, but the music, the level design, the platforming, all still top notch.

>> No.745994

OP here again - actually found my legit copy and installed it, along with the

>>744998

patch link. Got it working in windowed mode atleast and that's Good Enough. Time to nostalgia, thanks for the help!

>>745631

I've only heard good things about it, so will do!

Though I fucking hate fiddling with Dosbox.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGEg2NVNiWE

Fun fact: The guy who made the music for this also made the music for Deus Ex and Unreal Tournament. It's actually like amore cartoony Deus Ex at places.

>> No.746008

>>745994
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWHu79H6kdM

>> No.746023

>>745994
that happy music

>> No.746034

>>745994
and Tyrian