Tarzan: Return to the Jungle
A platformer based on The Legend of Tarzan series.
Tarzan: Return to the Jungle is a 2002 platform game for the Game Boy Advance. It was developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Activision. The game is based on the 2001–2003 animated television series The Legend of Tarzan.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Digital Eclipse
- Publisher
- Activision
- Programmer
- Cathryn Mataga
- Artist
- Daniel Schallock; Boyd Burggrabe
- Producer
- William Baffy
- Director
- Mike Mika
- Composer
- Robert Baffy
- Series
- Tarzan
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The villainous Queen La, from the television series, attempts to take over the jungle.
- Tarzan learns traversal and combat abilities from Terk as his younger self.
- Producer William Baffy cited the Game Boy Advance's superior colors, planes, and improved sprite count as key hardware advantages.
Gameplay
The game is an action-platformer similar to the previous Tarzan game for the Game Boy Color. Tarzan starts as a child and later appears as an adult. The L and R buttons allow combat against enemies. Bananas are no longer required to complete stages; they serve as currency, and collecting 50 to 100 bananas grants an extra life.
Reception
The game received generally positive reviews. GameSpy noted it never reaches the inventiveness of Mario or Rayman games but holds its own and is a must-have for fans of the Game Boy Color predecessor. Nintendo World Report described it as suitable for children who are Tarzan fans, praising its visuals, sound, and rental value.
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