Jazz Jackrabbit is the best game Epic ever made - Working Man Games

[@geardog24]

If any character needed a comeback, it would be Jazz. Hopefully he won't crash and burn like Bubsy.

[@UltimatePerfection]

The Bunny Shall Rise Again. Stay tuned for future updates.

[@CrowTRobot]

@@UltimatePerfectionreally?? You're working on something?? Oooo that's exciting.

[@UltimatePerfection]

@@CrowTRobot Don't get your hopes up. It might not work out either legally or technologically.

[@Mathmachine]

I remember this from when Epic used to make games. What a wild time that was.

[@Mathmachine]

@@MasterAlpha1000 Can confirm, am over 30, am Boomer.

[@qwertyiuwg4uwtwthn]

Fortshite and its consequences have been disasterious for Epic Games, and Gaming as a whole.

[@ILsocker]

Apparently this was even long before they relocated to North Carolina (I live near their headquarters in fact)

[@ILsocker]

@@qwertyiuwg4uwtwthn Still I almost want to buy Stu's album outside Bandcamp Friday, with a comment like "FOR JAZZ"

[@Gruntvc]

Yeah, Epic also stealth removed all the old Unreal and Unreal Tournament games from both Steam and GOG recently too. A major loss for game preservation.

[@michaelturner2806]

I still have the invincibility music from Jazz 2, Sugar Rush, living rent free in my head.

[@imkerrusin]

Surprised Medievo music wasn't mentioned. That track was just as awesome as Tubelectric was. :) Awesome review. Had me howling about the bouncing level. XD

[@mistermax98show]

It's always funny seeing a game company go from cartoon platformers to gritty shooter games. I like that Epic at least kind of remembers Jazz exists to some level, I remember seeing posters of him in some houses in earlier versions of the fortnite map but I don't know if they still do that. Great video man. Love the new model too!

[@rommix0]

id software was the same way. From Commander Keen to Quake.

[@BiodegradableYTP]

In my very hazy memory of playing plenty of DOS trash back in the late-90s, Jazz Jackrabbits was one of the gems.

[@larrylaffer3246]

Shame Epic Games basically doesn't care about anything else lately that isn't Fortnite or Unreal Engine tech related. Epic's delisted the Unreal games from all digital sale sites, and I'm surprised that Jazz hasn't suffered the same fate.

[@DrunkenCameraBeard]

Man Jazz 2 is a personal favorite. Having gone back to play the first game it makes me happy to know it holds up. Interesting thing remember my dad having that gamepad, it also had a stick you could screw into the dpad to turn it into a joystick really weird when I think about it.

[@TWKIC]

They really just said "what if we made a action platformer where you play as a green bugs bunny coked out with a gun"

[@gameshock2916]

WMG is back and this is a good video. I just which he still had cool/rad 90's type cartoon look instead of a 3D model pulled out of the PS2.

[@snookers5123]

I think it looks great. Whoever did the 3d did a good job on it. The only downside is that 2d often beats 3d for facial expressions, which is why I think a lot of people prefer the old look. IMO I think a rotation of the two would keep things fresh.

[@just_gill6113]

So that's what was the hold up, an extra dimension. Jokes aside, thanks for coming back dude!

[@ZyphisV]

Oh boy, I can't wait for Jazz 2!

[@treylinazerros159]

Oh yeah, there's an officially endorsed patch on GOG that fixes the terribly tight platforming section in Orbitus. I believe it lets you collect all items as well. It's probably under betas. In the floppy version of JJ1, Orbitus wasn't like this, either. The CD version (which is what GOG sells too) introduced that from extending a few levels.

[@ACOE]

Loved the review, mate. It's great to see appreciation for the music. I'd say that there isn't a single thing that inspired me to make music more than the JJR series.

[@chaospoet]

100 percent agree with you on video game music. I play something like Mega Turrican or Midnight Resistance both for Sega Genesis and I'm like "Now THIS is video game music!"

[@ChronoMoogle]

What a cliffhanger! I need the review of the sequel!

[@rushnerd]

Good to have you back 3D coyote friend.

[@wojciechk4512]

Jazz Jackrabbit was my first game ever, so much Good memories…

[@kerbal666]

Amazing you did a chip n dale CGI face lift

[@worldwidewealthclips]

Jazz Jackrabbit was the first video game after super mario I've ever played in my life and never even knew Epic Games worked on it. Crazy!

[@markusturunen7929]

I owned the full-release copy of the original 1996 Jazz Jackrabbit release when I was an 8-year-old kid. I had to agree, even I couldn't have Sonic like others had I had jazz in my old 64-bit DOS PC, to play this particularly great game. If you want this game today, it's easily accessible in GOG, digital format.

[@xSephironx]

8:47 Pizza tower dev said that this is his headcanon voice for "The noise" in case anyone was looking for it.

[@BellXllebMusic]

Jazz was one of the first games I ever played as like a 3 or 4 year old kid. Then Jazz 2 blew my mind later

[@GoldenGrenadier]

2 of my tires have 0/32" tread left which I compensate for by having them at the front and having the other 2 at 1/32" on the rear. Deepest tread rearward is safest. Source: mechanic.

[@SmokeTheHorsehog]

Listening to this review, I realized just how similar this game, from the pros to the cons, reminds me of a game that I was fortunate enough to play: Klonoa Door to Phantomile. From the mostly balanced level design and platforming (except for the final non-boss level which has a very similar problem to Episode 2 Stage 2 Level 2 here), the very mixed boss line up, the enjoyable soundtrack, the wonderful storytelling...oh yeah, and both games star anthro rabbits.

[@micenabled9418]

I long for the day Jazzjack Rabbit comes back

[@whyulil9956]

LETS GOOOO IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS EPISODE

[@Cocoricoow]

I remember finding out our XP PC couldn't plug classic PC controllers, cause the controller port didn't exist anymore, i'v heard the controller port was built into the sound card. Funfact, they patched the infamous level in a recent update a few year ago on GOG

[@kingextreme88]

Always so refreshing to see Stuart K. Reilly in all of his new 3D glory, brother. Excellent makeover, dude. Yeah, that was my inner Hulk Hogan, jack.

[@springboing]

Your jokes are better than AVGN, you made me chuckle quite a few times throughout the video

[@Tenfey]

0:38 as a fellow Red Starburst enjoyer, it's nice to hear the truth.

[@angry_wizard]

When I was a kid (this was circa 1995-6ish) I was gifted a 486DX with a Gravis Ultrasound and it had Jazz Jackrabbit on it, the soundtrack has stuck with me to this day. What a fucking banging soundtrack.

[@angry_wizard]

I also had the Gravis gamepad (they were very easy to get in Canada) that controller was weird as fuck, had a little toggle on the bottom that switched the buttons and the d-pad orientation, really spongy buttons too. Still played through all of Jazz Jackrabbit, Tie-Fighter and like a dozen other games with it though.

[@aleksitjvladica.]

Yes! This is exactly the title I searched for!

[@indistructi-bill9770]

Dude I’m ready for the second game , I love jazz

[@alopexau]

Great review as usual, and it's good to see you back to it, but damn if that 3D model isn't a plastic, dead eyed mess. There's just so much more character in your 2D self.

[@RedAsTheFire]

I grew up on a ton of shareware as a kid and Jazz Jackrabbit and Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure were my respective bread and butter. Glad to see your take on this classic.

[@Countsmegula]

Definitely a fan of the sequel, and played the GBA one for like ten minutes. Never gave the first game a shot, maybe I should.

[@triplehate6759]

A nice treat to come home to after a somewhat trying day of work (I swear the assholes and crazies are out in force today); never played the original, but the PCs at my old middle school had the demo of Jazz 2, which saw frequent use.

[@dannydumlet]

"a first aid kit as a spike"....I think Default Dan did something like that

[@Freddie_R]

The best music is Episode 1, Planet 3 ^^

[@The_Ozone]

Wooooooooo Welcome back Stuart/WorkingManGames

[@Gecko1993HogheadIncOfficial]

5:25-5:27 you just described Default Dan!

[@luhyzi5012]

Nice to see someone else remembers Ol’ Jazzy. I can only pray he makes a return someday

[@littleNorwegians]

Damn cool to see your 3D avatar like that, did you do the poses yourself? I think I've told a few friends that when it comes to mascot characters, Jazz is one I always forget but is also happy to remember. They really need to do something with him, I swear. Hope you had fun making this video, buddy-bud. 🐰 9:10 all the way And did not expect a "Blink yand you'll miss it" O Brother, Where Art Thou reference!

[@ohnothimagen224]

Hate having to say this but I am very creeped out by your new avatar. Can you please switch back to the old one?

[@Duggieboy777]

Makes me assume he's both a furry and a big fan of Five Nights at Freddy's.

[@Rexorazor]

There's a youtuber named Alan Zax, he made awesome remixes of Jazz Jackrabbit OST.

[@halfsourlizard9319]

Totally forgot about the hoverboard!

[@FoxMan_FF]

Hell yeah, now we're talking. While I never played the first Jazz Jackrabbit I was _very_ familiar with the sequel. I had a friend who'd burned a copy of the trial version for me and we both struggled to play together online. Using late 90s internet connections. Good times. 👌

[@FoxMan_FF]

You're not wrong, though lmao

[@therealtijuanaman]

"after some clever mapping in DOS Box" I've never related to a line more

[@CraigLim-oc3vi]

" Surprised they got away with this" Wait til you see the original trailer for Ty The Tasmanian Tiger where he left Sonic, Crash, and spyro at a hospital after beating them up.

[@volo870]

I made a gamepad-to-keyboard adapter just to play this game on a real MS-DOS laptop.

[@FoxyPercival714]

Loved this video. Keep up the good work.

[@Zice033]

Jazz was a little before my time, but I can recognize how good those games seem to be! Also…You’re covering one of those Bethesda Terminator Games from the Early 90’s next, aren’t you?

[@baxterbunny4403]

super mario world and jazz jackrabbit both good games

[@plasmabeamgames]

6:30 I feel so vindicated seeing you complain about that Orbitus level. I got stuck there for so long!

[@HydraSpectre1138]

Configure DOSBox to emulate Gravis Ultrasound. It sounds heavenly for Jazz Jackrabbit. I hear that you configured it for Sound Blaster, and it sounds good. But the Gravis Ultrasound quality is out of this world.

[@mashy712]

@6:25. It’s actually 2,3,2

[@supermariojean]

Your 3D render of your characters actually really want done I like you who is the creator of the 3D render.

[@aussieontherocks99]

An individual by the name of J.C. Thornton. Unfortunately he just stopped accepting commissions for O.C. designs and Stu was one of, if not the last order he fulfilled.

[@SerialK1986]

About damn time, great to have WMG back , man! 👌

[@gordyowl9455]

MY CHILDHOOD!!!!

[@Acidonia150reborn]

6:30 So they was fans of Wacky Work Bench Zone in Sonic CD.

[@ArcRay20]

i get what you meant, but it was kind of funny to start out with "this is one of the best PC platformers, now here is everything wrong with it that makes it annoying to play."😆 is good video, me have missed the Stu video. hope you are feeling much better being back on the saddle.

[@aviadd]

Really good review! Don't call yourself a furry trash, you're awesome!

[@DjKlzonez]

The boy is 3d now

[@AlexCBrandon]

Dude how did I miss this??

[@StuartKReilly]

Mr Brandon! Good to see you! I’m glad you seemed to enjoy my video! Jazz means a lot to me and your music rocks so hard. I’m planning a review of Jazz 2 in the future so be on the lookout for that

[@HydraSpectre1138]

Working Man Games: The Return of the King! In 3D! I do get free games from Epic. And I even pre-ordered Sonic Origins: Digital Deluxe Edition from Epic because it was a bit cheaper there.

[@ArcaneFizz]

Jaz Jackrabbit is one of my roomies favorite games. Got both of em on our pc rn. I never really played em, but they look neat. Also I love the 3D model! It's super cute and really expressive. Keep up the good work dude, don't let people knock ya down

[@aliceinmansonland448]

I like Epic Games, especially when they give away good ones like every day. Jazz Jackrabbit came with a lot of the earlier Anbernic (RG300/RG350) handhelds, that's where I found it to play.

[@volo870]

Bethesda terminator series? I kinda like those. They are broken but ambitious. I have Future Shock on my P133.

[@SomeOrangeCat]

Us DOS gamers didn't need Mario and Sonic. We had Commander Keen and Jazz Jackrabbit.

[@StarblazerTV]

Good one.

[@GPBlue-zl3sx]

1 year later, still no JAzz 2 video.

[@vendetta6088]

jazz jackrabbit needs a new dev & publisher, though. epic has basically disowned both the jazz & unreal ip's. devolver would probably take good care of both of those ip's and we might even get a new jazz game out of the deal. a real jazz 3 instead of the unfinished beta.

[@Minty0091]

Jazz Jackrabbit Rules

[@ridjf]

Ahh the great granddaddy of Pizza Tower

[@shaddowblack0279]

Cool 😎

[@TheAnchorArmsChad]

I See you're whipping out the SFM. You gonna continue with SFM?

[@sugarsmile7852]

I wonder if you going to continue the tiny toons game review because i wanna see you reviewing the cancelled ps2 game that was made by treasure since they also made the last tiny toons game on gba

[@tequt]

5:46 plenty of modern games allow you to set your frame rate down as low as 10 FPS (Minecraft IIRC)

[@JawbreakerXD]

Fellow furry gamer here! I actually got Jazz 1 and 2 on EPIC a couple months back for like 3 dollars. Great video btw! Subbed!

[@prosilentgamerxrap5615]

We are still waiting for JJ2 video :D

[@mariomuncher44]

Cool thumbnail

[@NGB1122]

Nice! Do you think you will be covering the leaked Jazz 3 Prototype after covering Jazz 2? Maybe just as a little bonus tacked on at the end?

[@CraigLim-oc3vi]

So do you think this game should get a remaster? This time being a hand drawn platformer.

[@Blotling360]

Almost a year and no Jazz 2 review

[@The_Pickle-Man]

Ho-holy shit yes

[@TheEldritchHyena]

The legend has returned. (Also that new 3d character model looks super creepy, can you go back to the old one?)

[@gagnose26]

Since you'll inevitably review Jazz 2, I don't suppose Jazz Jackrabbit for GBA is on the table?

[@milosnovakovic1724]

So i am curious did anione of the ppl here trayed alpha demo version of Jazz Jackrabbit 3 that never got reliced? The game is not get reliced and ic done only 25% but it was good...isnt it?:)

[@churchofthelambofsat]

For some reason I thought you said catfood pizza.

[@dylanbarnes9195]

Next your doing Croc 2 on ps1 0-0.

[@kitestar]

Nobody tell him about pizza tower, that game p much dethroned it

[@nightcoregardevoir9966]

You dislike the orange starbursts Unsubbed

[@qwerty_9537]

I looked up if Jazz Jackrabbit was gay once, whoof.

[@Omegaknuckles]

Oof. Not liking the 3D model jumpscares mid-gameplay footage.

[@Lucios1995]

1:53 You don't get the fucking sequel though?

[@CrimsonStudioz]

Question have you played claw 🙂

[@StuartKReilly]

You’re not gonna believe this

[@CrimsonStudioz]

@@StuartKReilly you did, didn't you lol. You said jazz is the best platformer for pc and I as much as I love jazz I think claw is a worthy contender

[@UsernotFound2018]

The fuck, When did you got a 3D Guy now?

[@OpenMawProductions]

Unreal is the best game Epic ever made, but go ahead.

[@KennethMoreland]

It's more like Sonic meets Earthworm Jim.