🎮 Play Jumpman Lives! Online (DOS)

Released for DOS in 1991 by Apogee Software, Jumpman Lives! is an action-platformer that serves as an unofficial sequel to the classic Epyx original. You navigate single-screen levels filled with hazards, ladders, and moving platforms to collect every bomb before the timer runs out. Because the title was famously pulled from distribution shortly after release due to copyright issues, it remains an interesting piece of shareware history.

How to play

Your objective in each level is to defuse all the bombs to progress. Since this is a DOS game, you will use your keyboard to play. Use the Arrow Keys to run and climb up or down ladders, and press the Spacebar to jump. Timing is critical, as a fall from too high or a single touch from an enemy will cost you a life. You can also press Right Alt + Enter to toggle fullscreen mode in the browser.

Tips

• Plan your route before moving: many levels feature collapsing floors or moving platforms that can trap you if you collect bombs in the wrong order.
• Pay close attention to enemy movement patterns, especially the rogue bullets and flying objects on later screens, as their paths are predictable once you watch them.
• Make sure you are securely on a platform before jumping off a ladder, as the controls can be unforgiving if you slip and fall.