Full playthrough of the classic 1994 PC platformer Jazz Jackrabbit that delivers over 5 hours of uninterrupted gameplay, covering every episode, level, and boss fight, offering a complete showcase of the game from start to finish. Get the full info here.
Overview
Originally published on September 9, 2023 in the Nick3 channel, this video presents a full playthrough of Jazz Jackrabbit—the classic 1994 PC run and gun platformer developed by Epic MegaGames—,that delivers over 5 hours of uninterrupted gameplay, covering every episode, level, and boss fight in the game, offering a complete showcase of the game from start to finish.
While the video was not specifically created as a guide or walkthrough, its comprehensive nature and chronological progression through all worlds and bonus stages make it a useful resource for both nostalgic fans revisiting the game and new players looking for gameplay references. The footage is presented without voice commentary, allowing viewers to experience the original game atmosphere and it’s great nostalgic soundtrack in its pure form.
About the game
Jazz Jackrabbit was released in 1994 for MS-DOS and quickly became one of the most iconic PC platformers of the era. Developed and published by Epic MegaGames (now known simply as Epic Games), the title was often described as “the PC’s answer to Sonic the Hedgehog“, thanks to its fast-paced gameplay and colorful graphics.
The plot follows Jazz, a green rabbit from the planet Carrotus, as he embarks on a mission to rescue Princess Eva Earlong from the clutches of his arch-nemesis, Devan Shell, the leader of a turtle terrorist army. Jazz travels across multiple planets, each with distinct themes and level designs, gathering clues and battling Devan’s forces.
Gameplay blends speed with shooter mechanics. Unlike Sonic, Jazz doesn’t rely on jumping on enemies to defeat them—instead, he starts with a blaster and collects various weapon upgrades along the way, including grenades, flamethrowers, TNT, and more. Players also encounter power-ups such as shields, hoverboards, and even a bird companion that assists in combat.
A special highlight was the game’s shareware version, which gained massive popularity in the mid-90s, often bundled on magazine cover CDs or distributed via BBS networks. In fact, Jazz Jackrabbit was named Arcade Game of the Year by PC Format magazine.
Cultural impact
For many gamers growing up in the 90s, Jazz Jackrabbit was a gateway into fast-action PC platforming. At a time when most popular platformers were console exclusives, Jazz filled a void on home computers, bringing vibrant VGA graphics, catchy AdLib soundtracks, and arcade-like gameplay to DOS machines.
Its technical achievements, including smooth scrolling and speed, were especially impressive for the hardware of the time. The game’s blend of humor, sci-fi themes, and anthropomorphic characters not only spawned several sequels, such as Jazz Jackrabbit Holiday Hare ’95, but also contributed to its lasting cult following. Even today, the Jazz Jackrabbit series remains fondly remembered, with the original game often revisited through DOSBox or fan-made remakes.
Full level breakdown
Here’s the complete chapter and level breakdown based on the video’s timeline:
Episode 1: Turtle Terror
- Diamondus
- 1:16 – Level 1
- 4:16 – Level 2
- Tubelectric
- 10:26 – Level 1
- 14:11 – Level 2
- Bonus Level
- 17:50
- Medivo
- 19:10 – Level 1
- 25:03 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 2
- 28:19
- Guardian
- 30:04
Episode 2: Ballistic Bunny
- Letni
- 31:49 – Level 1
- 34:41 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 3
- 38:50
- Technoir
- 39:45 – Level 1
- 45:37 – Level 2
- Orbitus
- 52:13 – Level 1
- 56:45 – Level 2
- Guardian 2
- 1:01:02
Episode 3: Rabbits Revenge
- Fanolint
- 1:03:12 – Level 1
- 1:08:14 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 4
- 1:12:41
- Scraparap
- 1:13:40 – Level 1
- 1:19:07 – Level 2
- Megairbase
- 1:23:05 – Level 1
- 1:27:05 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 5
- 1:32:00
- Guardian 3
- 1:33:12
Episode 4: Gene Machine
- Turtemple
- 1:34:59 – Level 1
- 1:38:20 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 6
- 1:43:00
- Nippius
- 1:43:43 – Level 1
- 1:49:16 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 7
- 1:53:39
- Jungrock
- 1:55:24 – Level 1
- 1:58:57 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 8
- 2:04:22
- Guardian 4
- 2:06:10
Episode 5: The Chase is On
- Marbelara
- 2:07:16 – Level 1
- 2:12:12 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 9
- 2:18:31
- Sluggion
- 2:21:04 – Level 1
- 2:26:44 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 10
- 2:31:40
- Dreempipes
- 2:32:19 – Level 1
- 2:40:12 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 11
- 2:51:19
- Guardian 5
- 2:52:10
Episode 6: The Final Clash
- Pezrock
- 2:53:40 – Level 1
- 2:58:04 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 12
- 3:01:29
- Crysilis
- 3:02:39 – Level 1
- 3:06:26 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 13
- 3:11:03
- Battleships
- 3:12:24 – Level 1
- 3:14:54 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 14
- 3:20:38
- Guardian 6
- 3:22:58
Episode A: Outta Dis World
- Exoticus
- 3:26:01 – Level 1
- 3:29:24 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 15
- 3:33:03
- Industrius
- 3:34:08 – Level 1
- 3:37:29 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 16
- 3:42:18
- Muckamok
- 3:44:20 – Level 1
- 3:48:27 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 17
- 3:51:34
- Guardian 7
- 3:51:51
Episode B: Turtle Soup
- Raneforus
- 3:52:52 – Level 1
- 3:55:35 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 18
- 3:59:20
- Stonar
- 4:01:05 – Level 1
- 4:07:20 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 19
- 4:12:29
- Deckstar
- 4:14:31 – Level 1
- 4:20:52 – Level 2
- Guardian 8
- 4:26:40
Episode C: Wild Rabbit
- Ceramicus
- 4:28:15 – Level 1
- 4:32:08 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 20
- 4:36:20
- Deserto
- 4:37:57 – Level 1
- 4:44:33 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 21
- 4:49:35
- Lagunicus
- 4:51:05 – Level 1
- 4:56:04 – Level 2
- Bonus Level 22
- 4:59:54
- Guardian 9
- 5:01:29
Technical details
The playthrough was recorded on the following setup:
- Laptop: Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44
- Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 4600H (6 cores, 3.00 GHz base clock)
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti (4GB GDDR6)
- RAM: 8 GB DDR4
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home x64
- Gameplay Resolution: 480 x 360
That’s it.
This full run offers a great opportunity to experience one of the most memorable DOS-era platformers in all its colorful, fast-paced glory. Now you have tons of gameplay to revisit this classic, discovering Jazz Jackrabbit for the first time or to use as a guide for you to finish the game as well.
Don’t forget to share your thoughts about this game, its series and/or the longplay in the comments, okay?
Cheers!
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Added In: June 18th, 2025
Categories: Gameplays
Tags: Gameplay, Jazz Jackrabbit (Series)
Channel: Nick3
Length: 5:02:42
Link to Jazz Jackrabbit (1994) playthrough
