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Jack the Nipper II (C64/CPC/Spectrum)

In this cheeky platformer sequel from 1987, jump, climb, swing and toddle through the jungle, picking up useful items and dodging fearsome enemies, all in an attempt to be as naughty as possible! Contains the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.

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Developer
Gremlin Graphics
Publisher
Pixel Games UK
Release
February 16, 2023
3 years and 168 days ago
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About the Game

Originally released in 1987 for home computers, this sequel saw players once again take on the role of the arduous adolescent known only as Jack the Nipper, this time braving the perils of the jungle. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version.

Contains the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.

Gameplay

Jump, climb, swing and toddle through the jungle, picking up useful items and dodging fearsome enemies, all in an attempt to be as naughty as possible!


This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including:

  • Saving/loading the game at any point
  • Support for most modern game controllers
  • Full control remapping
  • Image scaling and smoothing options
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