Jungle Book (video game)
| Jungle Book | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Powerhouse Entertainment |
| Publisher | IBM |
| Platform | Windows |
| Release | March 1996 |
| Genre | Adventure[1] |
Jungle Book is a 1996 video game developed by Powerhouse Entertainment and published by IBM. It is based on the 1994 film The Jungle Book.[2]
Gameplay
The gameplay centers on the player taking the role of Mowgli and progressing through a series of interactive challenges. The player is guided by Colonel Ilgwom while navigating dangerous areas, avoiding hazards, and overcoming obstacles to advance toward the main objective. The player must outwit hostile soldiers, steer clear of perilous locations such as the animal boneyard, and avoid dead ends while searching for King Louie's crown. Once found, the player must return the crown to King Louie in Monkey City.[3]
Development
Jungle Book was developed by Powerhouse Entertainment, a company founded in 1995.[4] Jungle Book uses Powerhouse Entertainment's FastLANE technology.[5] To create "The Jungle Book," Powerhouse waded through 80 hours of original scenes and outtakes from the movie, used original film props and shot 20 days of additional blue screen and location footage.[6] It was released in March 1996.[4]
Reception
Entertainment Weekly liked the wide-screen scenarios and vibrant jungle backdrops.[3] The New York Times called Jungle Book intermittently engaging.[2]
Jungle Book was named one of the top 100 CD-ROMs by PC Magazine.[9][10]
References
- ↑ "Jungle Book". All Game Guide. Archived from the original on November 14, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- 1 2 Manes, Stephen (May 7, 1996). "Second Acts in Multimedia Life". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Vinicor, Mitch (May 24, 1996). "Jungle Book". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 27, 2009. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- 1 2 "Overview". Powerhouse Entertainment. Archived from the original on April 13, 1997. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Powerhouse Entertainment takes FastLane to create IBM's The Jungle Book". Powerhouse Entertainment. Archived from the original on April 3, 1997. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Powerhouse Entertainment's Quick Draw in the FastLane creates new MovieGame Entertainment Genre Showcased at E3". Archived from the original on April 3, 1997. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Jungle Book". August 2001. Archived from the original on July 28, 2009. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- ↑ Schwartz, Bruce (June 17, 1996). "Toy Story up to snuff; Babe packs lots of meat". USA Today. p. 9. Retrieved August 4, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Ulanoff, Lance. "The Top 100". PC Magazine. Archived from the original on December 19, 1996. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Jungle Book". PC Magazine. Archived from the original on December 22, 1996. Retrieved August 4, 2026.