Original Uncensored Jazz Jackrabbit Build Unearthed
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- 1 Apr 2020 at 18:26
For years, it’s been assumed that Jazz Jackrabbit 1 was always intended to be a cartoony, child-friendly affair. But a new prototype build has just been discovered calling that into question. The build appears to have been designed for international release, while the version we are all familiar with was censored/localized for the American market.
Major differences in the localization process apparently included the removal of excess gore, greater adherence to copyright laws, removing Devan Shell’s pimp imagery, and the jettisoning of a subplot revolving around Eva Earlong being 12 years old but participating in a swimsuit competition.
Later developments in the Jazz Jackrabbit series, particularly the iOS stick shooter demo, now retroactively make more sense.
This prototype build was discovered on Google Stadia, where it has technically been playable since November, but today was the first time anyone tried out the service.
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Bartjaah on 2 Apr 2020 at 13:30
Great find! Is there a place to play this build without using Google Stadia?
Bartjaah on 2 Apr 2020 at 22:17
Wait… I fell for this. I feel like such an idiot. The Bio Menace gibs should have given it away
nimmoisa000 on 18 Apr 2020 at 18:52
Jeez, I don’t want to even imagine what Razz would do in an uncensored version of my cartoon idea.
Stijn on 22 Apr 2020 at 23:20
Only just noticed ‘WRESTLEMANIA – PAY PER VIEW’. This is just the gift that keeps on giving!
headshot2018 on 26 May 2020 at 04:03
huge troll