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Platform
Game Boy Advance
Genres
Action · Platformer
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Digital Eclipse
Publishers
Activision
Release date
October 23, 2002

Summary

Disney's Tarzan: Return to the Jungle on the Game Boy Advance lets you swing, swim, and even tree‑surf while hunting for odd quests like a Fountain of Youth or a dinosaur‑filled Lost Valley. The game expands the classic platform formula with a boomerang, spear and the iconic animal call, turning Tarzan into a more versatile hero. Jane, Terk and Professor Porter pop in as playable allies, and the title even starts you as a kid before the adult Tarzan takes over later stages. Bananas are no longer a gate‑keeper; they act as currency and 50‑100 of them grant an extra life, while the L and R buttons give you proper combat options. Critics noted the richer color palette and smoother sprites on the GBA, and the scores hover around the low‑70s percent range, making it a solid pick for fans of the series or anyone looking for a decent platformer on a handheld.

Storyline

In Disney's Tarzan: Return to the Jungle, the plot centers on the scheming Queen La, a villain from the TV series, who seeks to seize control of the jungle. Tarzan, guided by his friend Terk, learns new traversal and combat abilities reminiscent of his younger self. Armed with these skills, he ventures into the mysterious Lost City of Opar and confronts poachers threatening the jungle's ancient inhabitants. In a daring rescue, Tarzan saves a clutch of dinosaur eggs, thwarting the poachers and helping preserve the jungle's fragile ecosystem.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

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Single