Jane

A character name representing Jane from Plumbers Don't Wear Ties (1994) and Jane Porter from Disney's Tarzan (1999).

Action

Adventure

Games

1994–1999

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About

In the 1994 adult comedy visual novel Plumbers Don't Wear Ties, Jane is the female lead who must choose between the protagonist John and her sleazy boss. In the 1999 action platformer Disney's Tarzan, Jane Porter is the refined British ethnologist who befriends Tarzan and is rescued by him from various jungle hazards.

In Plumbers Don't Wear Ties, the character of Jane was portrayed through a series of still photographs by actress and professional wrestler Jeanne Basone. The game's branching narrative requires players to navigate surreal decision menus to help Jane secure a job while avoiding the unwanted advances of her employer. This performance became a focal point of the game's cult legacy, often cited in retrospective reviews of the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer library for its campy humor and unconventional presentation.

For the 1999 video game adaptation of Tarzan, developed by Eurocom, Jane Porter's character design and narrative arc closely follow the Disney animated film. Voiced by Naia Kelly, she serves as a key narrative driver in the game's cinematic sequences and level transitions. Players interact with her throughout the campaign, which spanned releases on the PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, and PC. Her presence anchors the game's transition from the wild jungle environment to the civilized world, representing a core thematic element of the gameplay progression.