Emperor's New Groove, The (Europe) (En,Fr,De,Es,It)
About Emperor's New Groove, The (Europe) (En,Fr,De,Es,It)
This is The Emperor's New Groove for the Game Boy Color, a European release that includes English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian language options. It came out in 2000, the same year as the Disney animated film it's based on. The game was published by Disney Interactive, though the developer isn't widely credited. It's a straightforward action game built for the handheld, designed to ride the movie's popularity.
You take control of Kuzco, the egotistical emperor who's been turned into a llama. The goal is to help him reverse the spell and become human again. This plays out as a side‑scrolling action platformer. You'll run, jump, and climb through levels based on scenes from the movie. Along the way you collect items, avoid obstacles, and deal with enemies. The core loop is reaching the end of each stage while dealing with the standard hazards of a late‑era Game Boy Color title.
It's a decent licensed game for fans of the film, but not groundbreaking. The animation and music try to capture the movie's vibe, though the hardware limits are obvious. If you enjoyed the film and want a simple platforming adventure with a familiar character, it's worth a quick play. Otherwise, it's a typical movie tie‑in that does its job without pushing the handheld forward.
How to Play Emperor's New Groove, The (Europe) (En,Fr,De,Es,It) Online
Getting Started
Select 'NEW GAME' from the title screen using the A button (X key). You'll start as Kuzco in a jungle‑like area. Use the D‑Pad to move left and right, and press X to jump over gaps or onto platforms. The S key makes Kuzco run faster or attack certain enemies - experiment with timing.
The game is level‑based. Each stage ends when you reach a certain point or collect a required number of items (often glowing orbs or tokens). Pay attention to the top of the screen for your health and item count. If you take damage from enemies or traps, you lose health; collecting hearts restores it. Losing all health gives you a game over, but you can continue from the start of the level using a password or save slot (the game uses a battery save).
Watch for ledges you can grab onto and climb. Some platforms require a running jump. Enemies include local wildlife and guards - you can usually jump on them or avoid them. The game is not overly difficult, but some jumps require precision. If you get stuck, try revisiting earlier areas to stock up on power‑ups.
Emperor's New Groove, The (Europe) (En,Fr,De,Es,It) Keyboard Controls
Controls
- Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
- X: A button (jump / confirm)
- S: B button (run / attack / cancel)
- Enter: Start / Pause
- V: Select
Comments (0)