Jazz Jackrabbit

Jazz Jackrabbit is a DOS platform game where the protagonist, a rabbit named Jazz, operates as a shooter. His primary objective involves rescuing Princess Eva Earlong from the turtle leader Devan Shell, a mission that takes him across multiple planets.

While the character's movement shares a speed-based mechanic with another franchise, the core gameplay diverges into combat-focused action. Defeating enemies requires the use of an arsenal that begins with a blaster and expands to include items like a flamethrower and grenade launcher. Various collectible enhancements, such as protective shields and aerial hoverboards, supplement his offensive capabilities.

The narrative framework sees Jazz traveling to different worlds to gather information on the princess's location, simultaneously working to end the rule of his adversary on each planet.