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1* AcclaimedFlop: Despite being considered an EvenBetterSequel by many, the sequel underperformed in sales, which led to the third game being canceled.
2* DummiedOut: Tons in Jazz Jackrabbit 2, due to rushed production. Everything from secret levels (at least three, including two complete levels) to bosses (one complete and only used in a later bonus pack, another with no attacks and a third that's invisible despite having sprites) to minor enemies (some functional, others not) and powerups ([[EnergyWeapon Frickin' Laser Shield]]!). There's a bunch of unused sprites in the animation file, too, including '3D' views a-la the 3D Bonus Stages in the first game. A complete list can be found [[https://tcrf.net/Jazz_Jackrabbit_2 here]].
3* FollowTheLeader: The series was created in the wake of the ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' craze and it takes many cues from it, including the mechanics and having an animal mascot with an attitude. Unlike most other Sonic imitators from the nineties, the ''Jazz Jackrabbit'' games curved around these trappings by actually being developed well enough to stand on their own as solid platformers.
4* NoExportForYou: Two bonus packs, ''The Secret Files'' and ''Christmas Chronicles'', both for ''Jazz 2'', were exclusive to Europe until the game was rereleased on GOG.com.
5* StillbornFranchise: Epic Games had plans to turn ''Jazz Jackrabbit'' into a full-fledged franchise, with an animated television series and a third game that was 3D. The closest that the company ever got to this goal was the second game and the add-ons. Everything else was shelved.

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