This article has a talk page!JumpStart Adventures 5th Grade: Jo Hammet, Kid Detective is a game in the JumpStart series released in 1997, which follows the eponymous fifth grader Jo Hammet on her mission to prevent a mad scientist named Dr. X from detonating bombs in the city of Hooverville.
Unused Graphics#
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A simplistic graphic with text for three activities in the game. "Hanoi Tower" refers to the crate-stacking activity (it is not referred to as such in the final game). |
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This strongly resembles the background for the dungeon that Jo finds herself in if she gets caught by Dr. X's goons, however, the lighting and the door off to the right are quite different from the final game. |
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This is the background for the credits screen in JumpStart Adventures 3rd Grade: Mystery Mountain. It goes unused in this game since the credit sequence is stored as a video file (which doesn't include this image either, for that matter.) Presumably, this was just a placeholder before the new credits sequence was developed. |
Unused Audio#
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This needs some investigation. |
Music#
The file CR001.BAL contains twelve unused music cues. Based on the filenames, these were presumably meant for when the player is unsuccessful at completing an activity.
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1FAILM1 |
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1FAILM2 |
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1FAILM3 |
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1FAILS1 |
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1FAILS2 |
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1FAILS3 |
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2FAILM1 |
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2FAILM2 |
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2FAILM3 |
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2FAILS1 |
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2FAILS2 |
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2FAILS3 |
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Dialogue#
Some unused dialogue for the game's protagonist, Jo Hammet.
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CRVO04 |
"I'd better put this away. Click on the briefcase to open it up." |
Probably intended for when you idle around for about 15 minutes or so with an item needed for retrieving the bomb, before placing the item in the briefcase. |
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CRVO05 |
"Click on the briefcase icon to close it." |
Likely would've played when you have the briefcase open. |
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DJJ1INT1 |
"Every good detective keeps notes. Just answer the questions with whatever comes to mind." |
Two bits of dialogue that seemingly pertain to the journal. |
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DJJ1INT2 |
"I should take some notes so I don't have to remember everything." |
Located in the file PR001.BAL are a few sound files that were likely intended for the progress report, despite the fact that there's no sound playing in that area. Among them are two lines implying that the area would've been named the 'crime lab'.
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PRJ1INT1 |
"This is the crime lab. I've simulated all the mission objectives, so I can practice and hone the skills it'll take to beat Dr.X." |
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PRJ1INT2 |
"Welcome back to the crime lab. Pick a subject to enter a simulated mission." |
The museum janitor has a few unused voicelines as well. These never play, because you only get to talk to him at the beginning of the game, plus, he gets kidnapped at the start of mission 6.
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MMZ1MTX1 |
"Great job at the oil refinery, Jo. It reminds me of the time back in '47 when some old army buddies and I were in Atlantic City shooting pool. Back then, a game of pool only cost a nickel. Come to think of it, so did a car. Anyway, the boys and I were in Atlantic City! Oh, wait, maybe it was Vegas. Aw, never mind." |
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MMZ1ORX1 |
"Good job at the electro-plating factory, Jo. But there's still no word from Martin. The news said Dr. X was planning more bombings. We've got to stop him. Of course, I have to clean the bathrooms first." |
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MMZ1NPX1 |
"That sure was quick thinking at the spatula factory, Jo. Good show! Still no word from the little rat though." |
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MMZ1SPX1 |
"I read about your heroics in the paper last night, Jo. Sounds like you saved the whole city! Now we just need to get Martin back." |
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Revisional Differences#
The help button was added to the sign-in screen in later releases. Clicking on it would trigger this one small bit of dialogue.
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SIVO01 |
"Type your name here." |
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The JumpStart series | |
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Baby and Kindergarten |
Baby (1998) • Toddlers (2000) • Preschool (1995) • Preschool (1998) • Advanced Preschool • 3D Virtual World: My First Adventure • Pre-K • Kindergarten (1994) • Kindergarten (1997) • Advanced Kindergarten |
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Grade-specific |
1st Grade (1995) • 1st Grade (1999) • 1st Grade Math • 1st Grade Reading • Advanced 1st Grade • 2nd Grade • Advanced 2nd Grade • 2nd Grade Math • Reading for Second Graders • 3D Virtual World: Quest for the Color Meister • 3rd Grade: Mystery Mountain • 4th Grade: Haunted Island • 5th Grade: Jo Hammet, Kid Detective • 6th Grade: Mission EarthQuest |
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Subjects |
Spanish • Spelling • Music • Numbers • ABC's • Learning Games Phonics • Phonics • Around the World • Artist • Languages • Explorers • Animal Adventures • Reading with Karaoke • Pet Playground |
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Spin-offs |
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