Jazz Jackrabbit 2 Online

Here is a good example of how well a weird as hell tileset-edit can inspire quick creation of a decent multiplayer-level. No other decent levels have been made(or at least uploaded) with this tileset so far, so obviously any theme that differs even a little from the tileset’s example level can be considered more or less original. But enough about the tileset.

Atlantis Cathedral doesn’t really show anything utterly exceptional from the original tileset theme. The water element is here as well, yet it’s more rich than for instance in the tileset’s example level. The level has a low water level, but the theme is boosted visually with a background fog. The level generally looks neat and pleasant, and not to forget all the tileset’s “weird” scenery added to the mix which gives surreality. Also, what I really like about this level, is the music-choice. In my opinion, the ancient ‘Cracking Ice’-track fits better here than in any other level done in the past (yes, even better than in Tomb Rabbit.)

Behind the cool graphics lies also a great battlefield. The level isn’t really big in absolute size, which means it could suit duels, but I’d rather recommend it for 2vs2 or 3vs3 TB. This is because the level gameplay isn’t really tactical enough. The layout basically consists of 4 height-levels, and thus only 2 players wouldn’t meet likely enough. I haven’t yet got to test this in practise, so I would like someone else to give it a try and comment back to me (I’d appreciate it.)

There are a few warps and tubes in the level to help maneuvering/retreating/chasing, but they aren’t really decisive when it comes to the duel performance, and not to forget there are 3 minor carrots total spread well enough around the level. As I said, the level layout should work well for team games. However the flow itself isn’t perfect. You may sometimes bump into random particles and some of the slopes have bad masking. Luckily it’s not a massive problem.

Considering Loon’s little JCS experience, he has really outdone himself here. This is indeed Loon’s best work so far. Download this one!

SJ

EYECANDY:Well it is not good,all you have is a background.

One thing that makes a good hotel is good eyecandy.

Put some stuff in other layers.

GAMEPLAY:Plenty of room to move in.

IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED:Bathrooms need to be bigger,Roller coaster needs to be bigger and longer,the disco room needs chicks in it,like Eva or a girl or something.

Nice Football field.
Nice CTF area
What are all the Picnic Tables for,a picnic area?

What are the boxes in pos 41,1 for?

Overall Satisfaction=8.5
RATING8.5
DR:Yea

Bravo Violet!

the idea is rly awesome
i do enjoy this lvl :)
ya from me it get a 5.2
because its classic and very cool to play

when i first played it, i was so amazed by this idea.
it think, for this old age, this idea was good and amazed!!

this level is very similar to "hunt for red october"
https://www.jazz2online.com/downloads/406/hunt-for-red-october/
(If anyone needs more submarine levels, then you can find here the next one )
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This is a crap. But when you guys are over rating, i will do too.

the new version is really mutch better!
ya i give this a 7.0
the Music does fit
and the lvl is quite and nice to play in battle
i really do like the level its great to play
so good job Aritra :))
but some things you should fix:
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- fix the background a bit , the castle is to much down.. make a bit more up
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- and.. add Coins! (they missing!!)
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to play it with this music make it better, that it looks like on a preview.
(the music is from jazz3D, this really fits to this water theme)
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the level is a bit to dark, hmm
i think u should take a other tileset, or edit that tileset…
or make some places with more lights..
i mean it have become to dark..
of course dark levels can be great!!, but
i think this is not pretty good, you should take a other tileset for it.
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long time ago..i voted here a 7.0.
but i changed it right now..
i official give this vote: 3.7 for this,
i think to vote a 7.0 for this, that is really too much overrated.

Not bad graphics, but not enough tiles to make a level. No slopes, event tiles, animations or a textured background. Could be nice if it got extended though.

looks good

@Cobra: I’m waiting for your tileset then

The program only works, or did work now that it has disappeared, if you type in the coordinates that you have, as it does not communicate with JJ2.

E:So can I re-upload my program, and no-one will get rid of it?

E:I mean my SEARCHandDESTROY utility. I cannot find it in the downloads list, so I suppose that I’ll just re-upload it soon.

E: Oh. Thanks for that :)

Stop continuing this program now, please. There was a cheating program much like this called ‘Radar’, and it was used to identify cheaters (it had spyware hidden inside it). This tool seems to give the main advantage from that program, the radar part. Even if it would work only with another player using the same program, someone could just make some slight modifications and then use this as a hacktool.

E: Ok, that’s better.

I like i very much Fawful i play it in a lot of ladders and i know it like the back of my hand.
GJ!

[Review changed to quick review, see the review rules.

Ok I dont think this tileset deserves a 10

A good big tileset needs a 10

This one at least takes a 3.

and vark i am not good at making tilesets and i can do this with ANY pc i want to.

it is easy and I dont see the point ur trying to make in your review.

this is a good tileset to start with for starters in tileset making

Best tileset ever. Certainly beats out that sh*t like 7th lava fall and heaven.

Let’s see.

Gameplay: 10/10
Stuff that I didn’t even know was possible in Jazz 2 is possible in this tileset.

Appearance: 10/10
And you don’t even need a new graphics card! WOW!

Eyecandy: 10/10
So much choice! There is literally not anything you can’t do with this tileset!

Overall: 10/10
This tileset is groundbreaking, and I can’t wait for the next one.

Excellent idea :D haha

i dont like this, This file SUX

This program Sux

Error loading Page, so i cant download this. xd

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Probably by far the best utility I’ve ever seen for JJ2 in a long time. This certainly makes things easier for so many.

Thanks for uploading this, you’ve made my day.

Hey Fab

This is great tileset and level too

Ah, Pekka Kana 2. An obscure platformer I’ve never heard about. :P After a quick Google search, I’d probably take my time to download it some day, just not now. But we’re after JJ2, amirite?

Note: The example level is quite good and all, however it doesn’t make a lot of justice to the possibilities of the tileset (to the point of not using the shaded tiles right as in the original game), but again, it’s all about the tileset!

Art:
It’s hard to review a tileset when most of the art has not been made by you, although that doesn’t prevent it from having an acceptable look… Yes, the tileset looks good, albeit somewhat lacking for Jazz’s standards – it even seems to lack some tiles from the original game. Because of this it’ll require some ingenuity to use properly. Other than that, you’ve made quite a good job converting it.
As for the npcs, I’m not sure if throwing some kittens and a random digimon (what was its name again? Bleh!) may have been the wisest of decisions, but well, the chicken is still there. Again, use your imagination.
I’ve also noticed that some of the background art from the original game (And the waterfalls – where are my waterfalls!?) is missing, but then Haunted House missed one too (Aside from a pillar and that weird noise-like thing), and it’s still a great tileset. Once again, ingenuity.
You’ve made a good job masking the tileset, by the way, although I’ve found a couple of floating bit issues – namely in one cobweb and one of the dark dirt background tiles, but other than that it’s all fine.

Usefuness:
Let’s make a list:
-Text sign? Check.
-Star blocks? Check.
-Exit sign? Somethin akin, check.
-Locked Blocks? Pekka already had some, so check.
-Eyecandy? Missing background aside, there are grass, flowers, a mushroom, stones, vines, fences, even animated tall grass! Yes, check.
-Spikes? Hmm, I guess those fans will do, so check.
-Hooks? Um, those vines may do. Check.
-Actual vines? Missing.
-”!” and weapon-specific blocks? Missing.
-Sucker tubes? Missing, albeit not necessary.
-H and V poles? Uh-oh,missing.
-Belts? There’s a conveyor belt, but it’s static, so missing!
-Background? Mis-oh wait…

Yes, this tileset lacks some essential stuff, but hey, 7 out of 12 is not that bad! It has enough stuff to go. Yet again, guess what? Imagination!

Conclussion:
This tileset is asking you to use your brains in order to use it properly (read: make a level that’s fit for JJ2). Sure, it may have its quirks and flaws, but it has its possibilities as well, as long as it’s used well. In a nutshell, it’s perfectly usable.

DR: Yes, why not.

(This is my first serious review. Please be kind.)