Game Overview
A hand-drawn jungle adventure drives this late-1990s platformer, putting you in control of an orphan raised by gorillas as he grows from an energetic child into the protector of his home. Tarzan (1999) follows the broad arc of Disney’s animated film, but its focus is firmly on fast, obstacle-filled action across dense forests, ruined temples, waterfalls, and treacherous animal habitats. The mood is family-friendly and colorful, though the jungle is rarely safe for long. Clayton’s hunt for gorillas gives the journey a clear villain and steadily raises the stakes toward a dramatic final confrontation.
Most levels revolve around running, jumping, climbing, swinging between vines, and reacting quickly to hazards such as collapsing paths, steep drops, rolling logs, and rushing water. Tarzan uses thrown fruit and agile movement to deal with hostile monkeys, baboons, birds, and human hunters, while some encounters play more like chase scenes than standard combat. The opening stages teach his abilities through his childhood, then gradually demand sharper timing as levels become faster and more dangerous. Three difficulty settings accommodate different skill levels; easier modes provide advice from Turk, making the game more approachable for younger players or anyone unfamiliar with older platformer design.
Its strongest feature is the animated presentation, which works hard to recreate the film’s lush jungle style rather than settling for generic licensed-game scenery. Tree-surfing sequences and vine-swinging sections add welcome speed and variety, even if the controls can feel more rigid than modern platformers. Like many games of its era, it relies on memorizing level layouts and handling occasional trial-and-error hazards, so patience helps on the tougher setting. Fans of Disney’s Aladdin, The Lion King, and other 16-bit-style cinematic platformers should find plenty to like, while newcomers should begin on easy or medium and enjoy it as a compact piece of animated-game nostalgia.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Tarzan (1999).” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 95 or later
- Processor: Intel Pentium 166 MHz or Intel Pentium 200 MHz
- Memory: 128 MB RAM
- Graphics: 2 MB of VRAM or 4 MB of VRAM
- Storage: 400 MB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Tarzan (1999)?
After extracting Tarzan (1999), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 407.78 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.