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Jack the Nipper... II in Coconut Capers

aka: Jack the Nipper 2
Moby ID: 15206
Commodore 64 Specs

Description

Naughty toddler Jack finds himself in Australia, with the aim of progressing through 192 screens of platform action. He starts with nine lives but no weapons, although a supply of coconuts to lob is close at hand.

The jungle is full of snakes, monkeys, birds and all manner of other creatures, all of which must be avoided or killed - remember that their attack paths are pre-programmed, and the trajectory of your coconuts is quite limited. Travelling through the levels involves, amongst other things, ladders, mine carts, trees, ropes and logs.

As well as simply completing the game and amassing as many points as possible, you can aim to be as naughty as possible, which is gauged by a 'Naughty-O-Meter' next to the score, with numerous objects available for that purpose (one can be carried at a time, alongside one weapon).

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  • Jack the Nipper 2 in Coconut Capers - Alternate spelling (C64 media)

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7 People

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  • Rob
  • Chris
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Critics

Average score: 79% (based on 8 ratings)

Players

Average score: 2.7 out of 5 (based on 13 ratings with 1 reviews)

Tough platform game.

The Good
The sinister atmosphere, the atmospheric music, the nice-looking graphics and the huge number of screens to explore. There are also a lot of well-drawn and interesting enemies to fight or avoid.

The Bad
It's very hard indeed. Some of the enemies are just too difficult, and when you've been mauled or trampled on once too often your only reward is a decidedly pompous 'game over' message.

The Bottom Line
Jack the Nipper is a mischievous baby (or toddler?) who is lost in darkest Africa. He must find his way through many screens of jungle, making use of the varied weapons and objects he finds along the way. The jungle is filled with dangerous people and animals - everything from tribesmen and explorers to bears, lions, dangerous birds and what looks like a monoclonius. Jack can climb and swing on ropes, can also use his nappy as a parachute. Ultimately he must escape the uncharted lands, being as naughty as possible along the way of course.

Commodore 64 · by Gary Smith (57) · 2005

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Game added by Martin Smith.

Amstrad CPC, MSX added by koffiepad.

Additional contributors: Sciere, formercontrib.

Game added October 17, 2004. Last modified March 31, 2024.