Jungle King (1983)

Platforms: DOS, Atari 2600, C64, Atari 8-bit, ColecoVision, Apple II, VIC-20, Arcade
Where to get it: My Abandonware

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

This feels like a classic arcade-style platformer with a rugged jungle setting and straightforward, challenging gameplay.

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About

Jungle King is an action-adventure video game released in 1983 for a wide range of systems. It was available on platforms including DOS, the Atari 2600, Commodore 64, and various Apple II models, as well as arcade cabinets.

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