If you grew up in the 90s, you remember the VHS rental era. It was a lawless wasteland of cardboard boxes where a cartoon cover could hide a horror movie, and a glossy photograph could hide... well, a lot more. Nestled between a forgotten Steven Seagal flick and a direct-to-video Disney rip-off, there was a title that made you do a double-take: Tarzan-X: Shame of Jane.
Directed by Joe D’Amato (under the alias "Joe D. Amato," because why hide?), released in 1995, this film isn't just a pornographic parody. It’s a time capsule, a cultural collision, and a surprisingly ambitious piece of cinematic weirdness. Let’s untangle the vines. Tarzan-X - Shame Of Jane -
| Action | Keyboard | Xbox | PlayStation | Switch | |--------|----------|------|-------------|--------| | Move Left/Right | ← / → | Left Stick | Left Stick | Left Stick | | Jump | Space | A | X | B | | Vine‑Swing (hold) | LShift | X (hold) | Square (hold) | Y (hold) | | Roar (attack) | Z | B | Circle | A | | Interact / Pick up | E | Y | Triangle | X | | Pause / Map | Esc | Menu | Options | + | If you grew up in the 90s, you remember the VHS rental era
You can remap any key in the Options menu – many players prefer “E” → “F” for a tighter feel. | Item | Details | |------|----------| | Genre
| Item | Details | |------|----------| | Genre | 2‑D side‑scrolling platformer / action‑adventure | | Developer / Publisher | Tarzan‑X Studios (indie) | | Platforms | PC (Steam, GOG), Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series X | | Core Goal | Rescue Jane from a mysterious “Shame” force that has turned her into a shadow clone. You must traverse the jungle, solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and finally confront the “Shame” entity in the Temple of Mirrors. | | Play‑style | Fast‑paced platforming mixed with light puzzle elements and a simple combat system. The game rewards momentum, timing, and strategic use of Tarzan’s “Vine‑Swing” and “Roar” abilities. |
Boss Mini‑Encounter – “Shame‑Raven”