The Jungle Book Master System box art

Sega Master System · Platformer

The Jungle Book

Deep cut

SystemSega Master System
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperSyrox Developments
PublisherVirgin Interactive Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Sega Master System, The Jungle Book is a platformer developed by Syrox Developments and published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment.

Syrox Developments also made The Lion King for the Master System.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Jungle Book is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

The Jungle Book gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

The Jungle Book cheats & codes

19 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00C8-2E09
Infinite Time (One's Digit)00C8-2D09
Infinite Time (Ten's Digit)00C8-2C09
Infinite Time (Minute's Digit)00C8-2B09
Gem Modifier00C8-320X

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The Jungle Book walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

The Jungle Book FAQ

Who made The Jungle Book?

It was developed by Syrox Developments and published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment.

Is The Jungle Book multiplayer?

No. The Jungle Book is a single-player game.

How long does The Jungle Book take to play?

As a platformer, The Jungle Book typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Jungle Book on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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