OpenJazz
Description:	open-source version of the classic Jazz Jackrabbit
Download:	openjazz.lha       (TIPS: Use the right click menu if your browser takes you back here all the time)
Size:	883kb
Version:	20240919r1
Date:	18 Jan 25
Author:	AlisterT , ported by George Sokianos
Submitter:	George Sokianos
Homepage:	https://github.com/walkero-gr/openjazz
Requirements:	SDL2
Category:	game/platform
License:	GPL
Distribute:	yes
Min OS Version:	4.1
FileID:	13181
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# openjazz

This is the port of openjazz to AmigaOS 4.

OpenJazz is a free, open-source version of the classic Jazz Jackrabbit(TM)
games.

To play, you will need the files from one of the original games.

With the demise of DOS-based operating systems, it has become necessary to use
emulators to play old DOS games. Jazz Jackrabbit(TM) deserves more - and would
benefit greatly from new features.

*Jazz Jackrabbit(TM)* is a PC platform game. Produced by Epic Games (then Epic
MegaGames), it was first released in 1994. The fast-paced, colourful gameplay
proved popular, and the game won PC Format's Arcade Game of the Year award.
Many people still fondly recall the shareware versions.

### Installation

Openjazz does not run standalone, but requires the original game data 
(levels, pictures, sounds, etc) to be present on the system. There is a data
folder where you can store the files from the dos version.

It was tested with the Jazz Jackrabbit Collection on 
[GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/jazz_jackrabbit_collection)


### Bugs/Limitations

This release is not perfect. It is based on the 20240919 version from the
original developer.

Some known bugs/limitations of the AmigaOS 4 version are:

- The bonus stages are not working, so they were disabled
- The load/save is not working. This is not implemented yet
- The scaling is disabled as not needed
- The network play with a friend is not tested

If you experience more issues of this release, please file an issue at
https://github.com/walkero-gr/openjazz

### Support

If you like what I am doing and my ports, and you would like to support me, 
and my future releases, please visit 
[https://ko-fi.com/walkero](https://ko-fi.com/walkero) 

where you can find all the latest updates from me and you can donate.

### Changelog

20240919r1 (2025-01-18)
* First public release