Jazz Jackrabbit

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Nintendophiles
    90
    I can't say enough about Jazz Jackrabbit on the GBA. Jaleco and Game Titan have created a brand new experience while still keeping Jazz's classic gameplay intact.
  2. GameSpot
    75
    The gameplay comes up short in terms of variety, so it doesn't have the same kind of staying power as games like "Yoshi's Island" or "Sonic Advance." Still, it's a fun ride while it lasts.
  3. Nintendojo
    72
    Strangely addictive and fun for the amount of time it takes to play through it.
  5. GamePro
    70
    There’s a major Nostalgia Factor for those who were playing PC games in 1994, and the single-pak multiplay helps, but if you’ve never heard of Jazz, “old-school” will just mean “kinda generic.”
  6. IGN
    65
    While Jazz is a nice title to watch, it's much less entertaining to actually play.
  7. GameSpy
    65
    A decent distraction and if the "Earthworm Jim" games disappointed you, Jazz probably won't.
  8. Nintendo Power
    64
    A game with good but not outstanding graphics and great play control. [Apr 2003, p.136]
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  9. Play Magazine
    60
    Anyone looking to go old-school, I mean like really old-school (like Amiga old-school) should put down the bong and break out a little Jazz Jackrabbit. [Jan 2003, p.86]
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  10. Cheat Code Central
    60
    A game that will appeal to novice and intermediate gamers. It's loaded with quality but it lacks variety.
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Awards & Rankings

65
#65 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
82
#82 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
20
#20 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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User Score
3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 3 out of 4
  1. deuteros
    Jan 29, 2013
    0
    If Jazz Jackrabbit had a tumor, the extracted and dissected lump would look a bit like this game. It basically takes one or two elements ofIf Jazz Jackrabbit had a tumor, the extracted and dissected lump would look a bit like this game. It basically takes one or two elements of the JJ franchise, grinds them up and spits them back at anybody who grew up with it. Jazz is now a cynical, retired bum who is working for the military now for some reason. All of the charm and lighthearted fun of JJ was buried in a desert somewhere in New Mexico after being burned to ashes. WTF happened, Jazz? Did you get fixed? Honestly, I have no idea who this game is supposed to appeal to, since the only thing this game accomplished was to turn JJ into a generic action platform hero, a ripoff duke nukem in the badly aged body of a childhood hero. The level design is horrendous and cheap and the game just seems to drag on forever. If I could choose between JJ dying with a dignified funeral or surviving to become this new sack of **** character, I'd poison his carrots myself. What an insult.… Full Review »
  2. Mario1238
    May 19, 2018
    4
    This not that good, It killed off the Jazz Jackrabbit Franchise and Epic Games never made a Jazz game never again
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