Jumping Flash! PS1
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £50.27 | £18.04 | £99.95 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £51.27 | £18.04 | £109.95 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £53.90 | £23.23 | £109.95 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £53.83 | £23.09 | £109.95 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £52.99 | £18.14 | £109.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £53.03 | £18.19 | £109.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £52.97 | £18.09 | £109.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £52.09 | £19.01 | £109.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £45.67 | £15.83 | £109.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £45.61 | £15.75 | £109.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £45.58 | £15.71 | £109.95 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £51.38 | £15.65 | £109.95 | 10 |
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Game History
Jumping Flash! was developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment as a launch title for the PlayStation in Japan on December 3, 1994. The game was released in North America in September 1995 and in Europe in 1996. It was one of the earliest 3D platformers released for the system, developed during a period when 3D gaming was still in its infancy on home consoles.
The game was critically acclaimed upon release, earning praise for its innovative first-person perspective platforming gameplay and colorful, vibrant visuals. Players controlled Robbie the Rabbit, a robot bunny with spring-loaded legs, bouncing through various themed levels in search of carrots and hidden items. Critics appreciated the unique camera perspective and level design, though some found the difficulty curve steep. Commercially, it performed well in Japan and achieved moderate success in Western markets, becoming one of the more recognizable PlayStation launch titles.
Jumping Flash! holds historical significance for collectors and gaming historians as one of the pioneering 3D platformers on console hardware. It demonstrated early technical prowess of the PlayStation and showcased Insomniac Games' ability to innovate within the platforming genre. The game's influence can be traced through the evolution of 3D platformers throughout the late 1990s and 2000s.
An interesting aspect of the game's development was Insomniac's focus on creating a full 3D experience at a time when most competitors were still relying on 2.5D sprites and pre-rendered backgrounds. The first-person perspective was a bold design choice that set it apart from contemporaries. A sequel, Jumping Flash! 2, was released in 1995 in Japan and 1996 in the West, further establishing the franchise during the early PlayStation era.
Today, original copies of Jumping Flash! are sought after by PlayStation collectors, particularly Japanese versions and first pressings, due to the game's status as a historic launch title and its recognized importance in the development of 3D platforming games.