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Tarzan

Tarzan

Tarzan is a Nintendo 64 action game released in 2000 developed by Eurocom Entertainment Software. It centers on platform movement and landing judgment, puzzle, maze, or device solving, and movement and immediate actions, with controls, information, and pacing arranged around the analog stick, directional pad, A/B buttons, C buttons, and Z trigger.

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About this game

Tarzan is a Nintendo 64 action game centered on platform movement and landing judgment, puzzle, maze, or device solving, and movement and immediate actions. Stages build pressure through routes, enemy patterns, and changing objectives, with progress divided into stages, tasks, matches, or growth milestones that make its immediate goals understandable. Its value depends on whether these rules continue to create judgment and room for mastery rather than on length, sales, or series recognition. Short campaigns are judged by repeat-challenge value, while longer ones are judged by variety, pacing, and recovery after failure. Animation, hits, camera behavior, and readable hazards determine whether feedback remains dependable, while 3D scenes, fog, textures, and cartridge audio need to preserve target readability within limited memory and television output. The genre-specific limitation is that camera behavior, collision rules, input mapping, and repeated ground after failure can raise the entry barrier. Platform conditions also include camera control, stick precision, Controller Pak saves, Rumble Pak support, Expansion Pak requirements, and four-player setup can affect original-hardware use. This description covers only this platform release and does not import features from other editions.

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6.6 / 10Nintendo 64

Characterful platforming with Nintendo 64 control compromises.

Tarzan combines vine swinging, climbing and fruit attacks in a side-scrolling adventure, with child and adult abilities giving the film's journey playable distinctions. Collectibles, hidden areas and bonus diversions create reasons to explore again, and the straightforward actions can be satisfying. Predictable enemies and recurring platforming patterns nevertheless make the adventure feel samey over time. Its character identity and menus that respond to selections remain appealing, although the Nintendo 64 version lacks film cutscenes and has muddier sound, weakening narrative continuity. The analog stick is awkward for climbing and swinging, so the directional pad is worth trying. Slowdown during busy scenes can also interfere with chases and jumps. It suits film fans comfortable with adaptation rather than players requiring consistently precise action.

Strengths

  • Several useful traversal and attack actions
  • Collectibles and bonus diversions encourage exploration

Weaknesses

  • Repetitive patterns and predictable enemies
  • Analog response and busy-scene slowdown
  • Weak sound and narrative continuity

Who it is for: Film fans and side-scrolling players willing to adapt to original controls.

Play notes: Try the directional pad for climbing and swinging; this version does not include film cutscene clips.

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Collectibles and bonus diversions reward replay, but recurring platforming structures grow samey.

Reviewed6.6 / 10Not provided
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Climbing, vines and fruit attacks sustain accessible platforming, though predictable enemies limit tactical depth.

Reviewed6.9 / 10Not provided
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Character charm survives, but muddy audio and missing film clips weaken the adaptation's continuity.

Reviewed6.7 / 10Not provided
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The directional pad mitigates some control friction, but response and busy-scene speed hinder precision.

Reviewed5.4 / 10Not provided

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Core information

Publisher
Activision
Release date
2000
Platforms
Nintendo 64
Content kind
Game
Release state
Released
Region
Worldwide
Official website
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Offline minimum players
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Offline maximum players
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Online minimum players
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Online maximum players
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Tags
Replayable3D GraphicsLinear LevelsReal-time CombatSolo-friendlyPuzzle SolvingFast-pacedThird PersonMain Story Under 10 HoursPlatformingDodge
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Requires base game
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Standalone
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