OpenJazz Wii

OpenJazz Wii
OpenJazz Wii
General
Author	tehpola
Type	Platform
Version	20231028
License	GPL-2.0
Last Updated	2023/10/28
Links
	Download
	Website
	Source

This is a port of Alister's Jazz Jackrabbit engine, OpenJazz, to the Wii.

OpenJazz is a free, open-source version of the classic Jazz Jackrabbit™ games, allowing the game to run on modern systems. The Wii port aims to have 1-1 feature support with the PC version with as minimal of changes as possible.

Installation

To install, simply move the apps directory from the downloaded file to the root of your SD-card.

Then, transfer your Jazz Jackrabbit datafiles to the /apps/OpenJazz folder.

If you don't have the datafiles, a shareware version of the first episode can be downloaded for free here.

User guide

Jazz Jackrabbit is a platform game developed by Epic MegaGames. It features six episodes, each consisting of three worlds, with two levels and a boss level.

In the game, Jazz has a life bar that decreases when enemies hit or shoot him. He can replenish his health by collecting carrots scattered throughout the levels. If his health reaches zero, Jazz will turn to ash and the level will restart from the last checkpoint.

To defeat enemies, Jazz must shoot them with the blue gun he always carries. The game features various types of bullets that deal different amounts of damage. Instead of jumping on enemies, Jazz must use his weapon to defeat them.

Controls

Hold the Wiimote sideways.

2 - Shoot

1 - Jump

A - Switch weapons

Home - Esc

Plus - Pause

Media

Jazz Jackrabbit (OpenJazz) - A Linux Game (Hex DSL)

Known issues

Network games don't work in this build, but the support is there in the code.

Changelog

v.20231028

SDL2 support
Bugfixes and small improvements
No external dependencies besides SDL
CLI arguments, Logger
XDG directory support under Linux, *BSD and other Unices
Completely rewritten build system

External links

Google Code - http://code.google.com/p/openjazz-wii/source
WiiBrew - https://wiibrew.org/wiki/OpenJazz_Wii