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+CloonelJump is an open source clone of the more popular Doodle Jump.
+In this SDL/C++ game the player has to continously jump over platforms and
+climb to the top in a never-ending scenario. Platforms that scroll down past
+the bottom of the screen will disappear, meaning that missing a jump and falling
+to the bottom of the screen leads to the character's death and player's game
+over.
+Climb up as much as you can to make the highest record.