Trivia / Jazz Jackrabbit

• Acclaimed Flop: Despite being considered an Even Better Sequel by many, the sequel underperformed in sales, which led to the third game being canceled.
• Dummied Out: Tons in Jazz Jackrabbit 2, due to rushed production. Everything from secret levels (at least three, including two complete levels) to bosses (one complete and only used in a later bonus pack, another with no attacks and a third that's invisible despite having sprites) to minor enemies (some functional, others not) and powerups (Frickin' Laser Shield!). There's a bunch of unused sprites in the animation file, too, including '3D' views a-la the 3D Bonus Stages in the first game. A complete list can be found here.
• Follow the Leader: The series was created in the wake of the Sonic the Hedgehog craze and it takes many cues from it, including the mechanics and having an animal mascot with an attitude. Unlike most other Sonic imitators from the nineties, the Jazz Jackrabbit games curved around these trappings by actually being developed well enough to stand on their own as solid platformers.
• No Export for You: Two bonus packs, The Secret Files and Christmas Chronicles, both for Jazz 2, were exclusive to Europe until the game was rereleased on GOG.com.
• Stillborn Franchise: Epic Games had plans to turn Jazz Jackrabbit into a full-fledged franchise, with an animated television series and a third game that was 3D. The closest that the company ever got to this goal was the second game and the add-ons. Everything else was shelved.

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