Description

"Jungle Hunt" is a side-scrolling action-adventure game released for the Atari 2600/VCS in 1982, originally developed as an arcade game by Taito. The game features a jungle explorer, often referred to as the protagonist or the "jungle hunter," who embarks on a thrilling quest to rescue a kidnapped companion from a tribe of cannibals. Players navigate through various segments of the jungle, each presenting unique challenges and obstacles. The gameplay is split into four main sections: swinging from vines over a jungle river, swimming through a crocodile-infested river while avoiding or fighting off the creatures, dodging boulders in a rolling rock field, and finally, evading the cannibals to rescue the captive.

"Jungle Hunt" was innovative for its dynamic multi-stage gameplay structure, something that was relatively novel at the time of its release. Each stage not only varies in its challenges but also in its gameplay mechanic, ranging from timing-based swinging to a swimming section that requires quick reflexes to combat or avoid enemies. The game is notable for being one of the first video games to include a swimming level. Additionally, "Jungle Hunt" went through various name changes and versions due to licensing and marketing reasons. It was originally released under the name "Jungle King" in arcades with a Tarzan-like character, but due to copyright concerns regarding the use of Tarzan's image, it was modified to feature a more conventional explorer in later versions, including the Atari 2600 release. This game is remembered fondly for its charming pixel art graphics and adventurous, multi-segment gameplay.

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