Jazz Jackrabbit 2 Online

Always nice to see new Singleplayer content on J2O. It’s a pretty solid pack, and I think it deserves a full review so here it goes:

Faded Story takes place after the events of JJ2,the story is nice and innovative. Although in the first level when the book is approaching, I would have set the Warps on Fast aswell as the cycles between story related levels.

The gameplay in the levels is somewhat oldschool but fun, the enemies are placed well and the use of the hurt events make them quite challanging(played on Hard) so I like what you did there. However some enemies are placed in a way that you would most likely get hurt. But that isn’t much of an issue since it’s very minor. The bossfights are rather easy, though. But that’s just my point of view I guess.

The eyecandy used in the levels in this pack is nice, but not perfect. At certain points some of the levels the eyecandy just looks the same(Waterfalls) or is all over the place with random placed tiles(Weird steel things). In general, the eyecandy and visuals of the levels in the pack is solid, but deserves some room for improvement. The music choices are fine and fit the levels quite well. My favourite levels are Snezí and Nightmare. Speaking of Snezí, there seems to be something wrong with the music, because I can’t hear the track. But it might just be me.

Would I recommended this? Sure! The story is nicely written, the levels are well made in terms of gameplay and is sure challanging. The only downsize of the pack are the visuals at certain points in most maps, it doesn’t look ugly, but could be done better. Give it a go, and I am waiting for episode 2.

One of Loons best levels and together with Byzantine Blues the best entry in my opinion. I thought it might be a little too big for 2v2’s at first but I take that back. Well done!

Was nice to see this played on the CDF server. Probably my favourite of all entries.

Ivankiv Raion, the nuclear reactor gone critical.

Eyecandy:
The eyecandy is very original, and it actually feels like you are playing a match in the middle of a meltdown. While the map is symmetric at some points, in general it is not. The tileset combination is also quite unique and offers some great never seen before visuals. The music fits the map good enough too.

Gameplay:
As mentioned in the description, the map IS large. Atleast recommended for 5v5. Custom weapons are also present and fit both the theme and gameplay well, while none of the weapons feel overpowered over the other, with the exception of the powered-up bouncers at certain points.

Rating:
The map is great, as mentioned, for big matches or events. The layout and style this map offers is quite unique and while there are custom weapons presented, the gameplay doesn’t differ that much from other maps which I like. Download recommended? Absolutely! While there some small minor things I like less(personal), the map is unique and can also be inspirational.

Played a duel with Jelly here. It suits duels far more then you think. Great eyecandy, music fits, nothing to report there. Tornado gun also works well, not too op in this map. The gameplay is quite fast paced. Download recommended!

Mt. Cinder, the volcano mountain.

Gameplay:
Both CTF bases are on the far edges of the map with the blue base on the left and the red on the right, sitting each on top of the tower. Yes, this level is symmetric, which works quite well in a map like this with the Mt. Cinder in the middle. The volcanic mountain is also where most of the fighting will take place apart from the bases, alot of power-ups sitting on the edges of the mountain or scattered in caves right upon entry. It is where you will also find the full carrot at the bottom where the lava will kill you in an instant aswell as a small carrot at the top of the mountain plus each base also have a small carrot. Flying carrots are also scattered across the exterior of the map, the flying carrots can only be used for ten seconds, but it will also deactivate upon entry of the interiors like the towers or the mountain, which is well thought of to prevent too much flying, and that is important in a map of this size. This makes the map suitable for large public games.

Pickups
This map uses different ammo for some weapons like the bouncers being replaced as stone balls or seekers being replaced as fireworks going straight in the air. The choices of weapons suit the gameplay very well, as the fireworks will be most usefull in taking down players who use the flying carrot. There is plenty of ammo around and spawn quite frequent.

Visuals:
First of, this map is freakin’ huge, and with that, finishing it in just 3 days as stated above is pretty impressive. Despite of being symmetric, you can clearly see how much details PJ put in this map. Also the originality is surely visible, with tilesets like BurningTowers3, Rootalopicus and Volcano(you don’t see these alot nowadays)you can safely state this as a one of a kind map. Everything is amazingly put together while it’s not too distracting while playing, but when standing still you will be amazed by the visuals of this map. The music also fits the level just fine.

Overall this is a unique, very detailed map made for public games of atleast 4vs4 or above. Download recommended? Absolutely.

Very nice map, original made tileset. Love it. :)

Love the sets, especially the blue one. Nice remake. :)

This is good considering this is your first level, keep JCSing and you will get better. :)

I’m glad you decided to continue working on this. :)

These were solid levels to play. While the eyecandy wasn’t so very special, there were some decent enemy placements. I enjoyed this, keep on JCSing!

Finally Vivando made a new CTF level after a long time, and a good one. After hosting this, playing for like an hour, I wanted to give this a full review instead.

Eyecandy:
The EC here is amazing in every detail and I see SJ put quite some effort in making this. Not too much, not too less, just perfect. The music choice was well chosen, it fits the level just right.

Gameplay:
Black Jack has some interesting gameplay to offer, it suits perfect for public games like in Zeal Alpha, or events. The ammo placements are good, interesting C placement, good balanced bases, also suitable for all rabbits, hell, some even want this level in the CTF Ladder mappool!

Download recommended?
Hell yes, this is a good CTF level build by a good JCSer. Too bad you came too late with uploading this, otherwise, it might have gotten in the mappool. Who knows… =P DL now!

Take care,
Laro B.

This pack contain good quality levels. Delta Halo is my favorite, anyway, download recommended.

King re-uploaded the level with minor yet better changes. Good eyecandy, good music choice, solid gameplay, keep JCSing and you will definitely get better. ;)

Cold Flash is a nice level with the classic Diamondus tileset in ice cold style.

Eyecandy is used generally well, especially at Layer 6, 7, and 8, but I felt there was some missing, like diamonds in the wall. But then again, the rest of the eyecandy is good. The music fits too.

The gameplay was solid. Some enemies were too easy to kill and others were harder to kill. The items were placed well, but there were too much seekers which made the level and, thus, the boss fight rather easier. Speaking of the boss fight, I think the Full C made it too easy, still a nice a boss though.

Download recommended?

A good classical made single player level. If you are looking for turtle massacre, definitely worth to check out.

Not bad for your first level. ;)

Nice DOM level with nice concepts, however the pits may make it chaotic, but this is fine for 1vs1 or 2vs2 but not bigger.

Very well designed race level.

Testing this was quite fun, interesting DOM level.

It was cool testing this, the bouncers and electros make a nice gameplay, good music choice(by me xd) and eyecandy is decent too.