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May 8, 2018, 02:08 PM
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I have much fond memories associated with Jazz Jackrabbit. I was born in the early 90's in Poland, where access to games was rather difficult (especially in small towns) and JJ 1 was my second game I've ever played (still remember that floppy disc). The Tubelectric level and music have rooted themselves so deep in my memory, that I can still recall it in retrospect. The brilliant OST by Robert Allen is also present in my phone for some time already (Fanolint and Scraparap are my favourite).
JJ 2 was a little different story. I was getting used to 3D games and some day, my dad brought me a 2D sequel with my favourite carrot-connoisseur. Initially, I was driven mostly by nostalgia, but gradually I became more and more enamoured with its aesthetics and music (kudos to Alexander Brandon!). The best reminiscence of those times? Playing Jazz in the morning, before school and the feeling of cold on my bare-naked feet which winds up every time I recollect it ;D
Unfortunately, until today, I was unaware of the Jazz2 community and couldn't enjoy the additional content, but no matter. Three months ago, I met a girl, with whom I shared memories of Jazz Jackrabbit 2 and found out, that she also used to play it. I proposed a multiplayer session and now I'm looking forward to test the content you people have amassed here. Time for a nostalgia trip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksAMOPF6fAQ

As for the creative department, I've managed to familiarize my younger brother with JJ2 in the past, so there will be some private stuff with sentimental value. The first, is a birthday card, he gave me to commemorate my favourite games of the past. (Jazz is obviously symbolised by the green ears of the flying Worm).
Next, is his first attempt to draw Spaz.
https://imgur.com/a/y8XY2s9
Happy birthday, Jazz fans!