Tarzan Return to the Jungle
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Developed_By:
Digital Eclipse
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Activision
Released On:
14 Sep 2002
Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic tale, Disney's Tarzan: Return to the Jungle finds Tarzan on quests that vary from locating the Fountain of Youth to discovering The Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs. Besides being able to swing from vines, swim through treacherous waters and engage in tree-surfing action, Tarzan will now be able to wield his trusty boomerang, mighty spear and famous animal call to protect his friends and jungle home. Along the way, Tarzan's friends, Jane, Terk and Professor Porter will join him on his jungle adventures.
UPC-A:
047875803893 (USA)
Part #:
AGB-AJGE-USA (USA)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this action-adventure game based on the Tarzan franchise, players navigate ancient jungles, hidden cities, and subterranean ruins to rescue Jane and protect the Golden Monkeys from evil mercenaries. Controlling Tarzan and his allies, the player must solve puzzles, evade traps, and battle enemies like Queen La's guards and hostile soldiers across varied environments, from treacherous temple complexes to the dangerous dinosaur-filled valley of Pellucidar. The ultimate goal is to thwart the mercenaries' greed by defeating their leaders and safeguarding the jungle's sacred treasures and inhabitants.
Story
Into The Ruins
Tarzan's new friends could really use his help. Who better to navigate the ancient jungle and investigate old legends than the king of the jungle? Can Tarzan lead his friends in the right direction?
Be wary of new traps and enemies. Not everything in the jungle knows or respects the mighty Tarzan.
Lost City of Opar
Jane's been kidnapped and the Professor suspects the evil Queen La! Tarzan and the Professor search for Jane everywhere, but they discover more than they bargained for.
Ruins of a lost city are fascinating, but watch out for Leopard Guards and the crumbling city around you.
Temple of Queen La
Tarzan and the Professor have found the Temple of Queen La. The palace is full of booby traps and puzzles, but there's no sign of Jane.
Make your way through the palace to find clues about Jane's whereabouts while avoiding Queen La's guards.
Find Jane!
Terk was right! Queen La has imprisoned the fabled Golden Monkeys of Jabon. You must defeat Queen La to rescue Jane and the Monkeys may be able to help.
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Free eight Monkeys to defeat the Queen.
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Save Jane from her evil clutches.
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Remember, Tarzan's yell can be a powerful tool when you least expect it.
Above The Trees
Tarzan has become good friends with the Professor and Jane. Their adventures have brought them together. All's well in the jungle, it seems, until Jane spies suspicious activity at the water's edge.
Unwelcome Visitors
Soldiers have entered the jungle and they're up to no good. Tarzan must battle the soldiers to slow their progress into the forest and find out what they're after.
However, there are so many of them that it may be too much for Tarzan to handle.
Tarzan's Perilous Path
Some of the soldiers managed to slip past Tarzan. They made their way deep into the jungle to try and lose him in the rushing water, but they don't know who they're dealing with.
Tarzan will track them wherever they go.
Into The Depths
These evil soldiers have no shame! They have used dynamite to destroy the path behind them and stop Tarzan from following. Terk knows this area better than Tarzan, so she leads the way to some hidden underground caverns.
If you can make it through the frigid caves, you may still be able to catch the soldiers.
Shipwreck
Tarzan has made his way to a giant hidden cavern that contains a massive sailing ship. Soldiers protect the ship, but Tarzan needs some answers.
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What are the soldiers doing in the jungle?
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Watch out for their leader, as he doesn't take kindly to curious strangers.
Ancient Railway
The leader of the soldiers has a map to the legendary jungle valley of Pellucidar. The soldiers are really mercenaries, out to make a profit-no matter who or what gets hurt.
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Can our jungle hero protect the land he loves?
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Traverse an underground railway using minecarts and your wits to find the hidden valley.
The Path To Pellucidar
Tarzan has found the entrance to the dark caverns leading to Pelucidar. He must follow the soldiers through curving mine shafts filled with dangerous traps and enemies.
Pellucidar
You've finally made it to the Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs! The soldiers are out to steal the dinosaur eggs in order to sell them.
The dinosaurs fight back, trying to destroy any trespassing humans in their midst. This makes Tarzan's job much more difficult, since he's trying to help them.
Save The Eggs
Tarzan found the main nesting area. Have the soldiers found it as well? You must gather the eggs to keep them away from the soldiers.
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Watch out for the mercenaries and angry dinosaurs.
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If not, the dinosaurs are doomed, and so are you.
How to Play
Starting the Game
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Make sure the POWER switch is OFF.
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Insert the Tarzan™: Return to the Jungle Game Pak into the Game Boy® Advance slot as described in your Nintendo Game Boy® Advance instruction manual.
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Turn the POWER switch on.
Note: The Tarzan™: Return to the Jungle Game Pak is for the Game Boy® Advance system only.
Tarzan Returns
Jump right into adventure with the king of the jungle! Tarzan is back to take on all new challenges and fearsome enemies. Journey with Tarzan as he grows from a boy to the hero of legend.
Terk will teach you the basics, but it's up to you to master all that Tarzan is capable of. Battle the evil Queen La as she attempts to use the jungle for her wicked purposes!
Join Jane and Professor Porter on a wild search for the Lost City of Opar! Rescue dinosaur eggs from poachers in the Valley of the Dinosaurs! You control the action as Tarzan takes on his greatest challenges ever!
Main Menu
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New Game: Select New Game to start a brand new game.
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Load Game: Select Load Game to continue a game from your last save point.
Load Game Menu
Select the saved game you would like to continue by using the Control Pad. Press the A Button to resume your game from the start of the last level you attempted.
Options Menu
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Sound: Change this option to Off in order to turn off all in-game sound effects.
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Music: Change this option to Off in order to turn off the music.
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Controls: This option allows you to change the default run button assignment.
Note: The tutorial areas will only display the default control scheme.
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Credits: Select this option to see the names of everyone who contributed to the game.
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High Scores: Look here to see the high scores.
Screen Information
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Banana Counter: The first number keeps track of how many bananas you've collected on the current level. The second number tells you the total number of bananas on the current level. Collect bananas to earn points and extra lives!
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Spear Indicator: Appears when playing Adult Tarzan. Keeps track of how many spears you've got in your possession. Watch this closely, as some bosses can only be hit by spears.
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Life Indicator: Keeps track of how many lives Tarzan has remaining. This will only appear on screen when you gain or lose a life, or after exiting the Pause Menu.
Pause Menu
To pause the game, press START while the game is in progress. To resume play, press START again or select Continue and press the A Button. You can exit to the Main Menu by selecting Quit.
The Teachings of Terk
As Tarzan, the entire jungle is your home. Explore every nook and cranny and you may find surprises well worth the effort. Collecting bananas is very important to Tarzan, since he must provide food for Terk and his other animal friends.
Here is a partial list of the things Tarzan can do:
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Left/Right: Move left or right, swim left or right, swing left or right.
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Up: If you are climbing on a stationary vine or climbable wall, this moves Tarzan up the vine or wall. If you are jumping to a vine or wall, pressing Up allows Tarzan to grab onto the surface to climb it. While standing still, it shifts the screen up.
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Down: If you are climbing on a vine or wall, it moves Tarzan down. While standing still, it shifts the screen down.
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R Button: Use Weapon. As Young Tarzan, this is your boomerang attack. As Adult Tarzan, this is your spear attack. Although Young Tarzan's boomerang returns to him, Adult Tarzan's spears do not. Adult Tarzan can only carry 10 spears at a time, so watch for pick-ups throughout each level.
Level 3 - Jungle Pursuit
The chase is on! Young Tarzan and Terk are being chased through the jungle by a rampaging herd of boars. Try to find the best path through the trees.
Quicker is not always better when it comes to earning high scores, so be sure to collect bananas whenever you see them.
Level 4 - Swimming Lessons
So you think you've learned all of the ins and outs of jungle life, huh? Well, Terk still has a thing or two to teach you, so listen good.
Swim through the underground caves to find your way home, but watch your air meter closely or else you may find out how hard it is to breathe underwater without gills...
Level 5 - Rescue Terk
Terk is being carried away by the current in the river! Hurry through the level to reach the waterfall before Terk goes over.
Be sure to watch the timer at the bottom of the screen. If you don't make it to the end of the level before time runs out, Terk will be in BIG trouble!
World 2
Level 1 - Tree Village
Tarzan managed to survive his childhood and has now become a man, but Terk is still his mentor. Listen to Terk's instructions and you'll learn how to summon help when it's needed most.
After exploring the tree village, Tarzan and Terk find some new friends wandering through the jungle...
Controls
L Button
Tarzan Call
Control Pad
Move Tarzan
R Button
Attack
A Button
Jump
START
Pause/Options Menu
SELECT
Not Used
B Button
Hold to Run/Surf
A Button (in Options menu)
Select an option
B Button (in Options menu)
Return to the Main Menu from a selection
Up or Down on Control Pad (in New Game Menu)
Change letters when naming a save slot
A Button (in New Game Menu)
Accept a letter and move on when naming a save slot
L Button (as Adult Tarzan)
Call animal friends to aid at special statues
A Button (while under branches)
Hang underneath branches
A Button (while on vines)
Grab onto vines
B Button (hold)
Make Tarzan move faster (Run)
B Button (on slanted surface)
Begin surfing (Tree Surf)
B Button + A Button
Extra long 'power' jump while running on ground or swinging on vine
B Button + R Button + Control Pad (as Adult Tarzan)
Use Tarzan's roll attack
Left/Right (while swimming)
Swim left or right
Up/Down (while swimming)
Swim up or down in the water
A Button + Up on Control Pad (while swimming near surface)
Jump out of the water
B Button (while swimming)
Swim with greater speed / Swim through currents
Items & Weapons
Bananas
Grab all the bananas you can! If you pick up enough bananas, you'll earn an extra life. Bananas also count for high score bonuses.
Health
Grab a health pickup whenever you see one to fully restore Tarzan's health.
Spear Ammunition
Grab spears when you see them. Adult Tarzan can carry up to 10 spears at a time.
Tiki Mask
The Tiki Mask makes it impossible for Tarzan to be injured by an attack for a short period of time. He can, however, still be hurt by certain traps and hazards.
Extra Life
These pickups are hidden well, but if you find one, they instantly grant an extra life to Tarzan!
Checkpoints
Some friendly monkeys have taken it upon themselves to help Tarzan on his adventure! Lucky for you, because every time you pass one of these guys you'll restart next to him if you lose a life!
Tips & Maps
Jungle Gym
Young Tarzan is lost in the jungle! Fortunately, Terk is there to show him the way. Practice vine swinging and tree surfing to get a feel for jungle travel. Watch out for enemies and hazards!
Top of the Jungle
Terk and Tarzan really move quickly through the trees, but they can always improve! Perfect your tree surfing skills and watch out for traps along the way. Use the R Button to throw your boomerang at enemies in your way. Don't worry if you throw it too hard, since the boomerang always comes back to you.
Enemies & Characters
Baboon
These stubborn creatures never seem to give up the chase.
Beehive
Stay away from the hive, or they'll stay with you.
Blowfish
These fish are harmless-until they get mad! The blowfish is poisonous when it decides to “blow up.” Stay out of its way to avoid serious pain.
Boar
These bull-headed creatures simply won't give up. A tusk in the rump hurts, so knock them down before they can bump into you!
Bounty Hunter
Don't get in his range, or he'll whip you good. Hit him from a distance or find a way around him, if you can.
Burly Pirate
He's big and strong and throws barrels! Jump and run to get out of his way…or at least out of the barrels' way.
Crocodile
He's got a mouthful of massive teeth, but that's not all! His tail packs a wallop, too!
Dinosaur Hunter
They can't hit a moving target, so don't give these guys a chance to get a bead on you by standing still.
Man Eating Plant
It can't chase you, but it really wants to catch you! Stay away from these crazy shrubs and try not to feed them too many of your spears in the process.
Panther
This big cat is fast and flexible. Those big teeth and shiny claws are sharp, so stay away from them unless you want to provide a tasty meal for Mr. Kitty.
Piranha
Groups of these nasty toothed fish prowl the waters of the jungle. Once they find you, they'll swarm until you leave.
Pirate
Ahoy, Matey! I've got a sword and I'm not afraid to use it. Don't get in my way, or I may begin to lose it!
Porcupine
These spiky little critters aren't mean by nature, but if you accidentally step on one, they certainly don't seem friendly.
Raptor
Aren't these things extinct? You'll wish they were, once you see one headed your way!
Scorpion
Jump to avoid the stinging tails of these creatures.
Snake
It's a jungle out there-with giant snakes that want to eat you whole! Be careful which vines you choose to swing from. Some of them may not like all that weight on their tail.
Triceratops
Three horns on the head and one unpleasant temper! Watch out for his charge attack, or you'll be thrown for a loop!
Turtle
They look like they're napping, but you don't want to wake them. If you do, watch out for that wildly snapping jaw!
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