Jim Henson's The Muppets is a single-player action platformer game in which players control Kermit and Animal as they navigate through various levels to rescue their friends from a time-travel mishap. In this game, the storyline revolves around the Muppets being sent back in time due to a malfunctioning time machine created by Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, with Kermit and Animal racing through six different eras to save their friends and restore order. It stands out with its unique character-specific gameplay mechanics, such as Kermit's paper airplanes and super jump, alongside Animal's drumstick pounding and stomping, offering diverse combat and exploration options across 24 levels.