Titus the Fox to Marrakech and Back (USA)

Titus the Fox to Marrakech and Back landed on the Game Boy Color as a port of the earlier computer and console releases from the early 90s. This is an action/platforming game originally developed and published by Titus Interactive, a French studio known for quirky titles like Prehistorik Man and Super Cauldron. The USA version hit shelves in 2000, giving handheld owners a chance to guide the titular fox through a series of side-scrolling stages. It's a straightforward platformer that fits right in with the GBC library of the era, though it never reached the same fame as mascot platformers from bigger publishers.

You control Titus, a small fox who runs, jumps, and occasionally attacks enemies to make his way from one end of a level to the other. The goal is simple: reach the exit flag at the end of each stage while collecting fruit and other items for points and health. Titus can pick up and throw objects at foes, and there are platforms, pits, and moving hazards to navigate. The game has a linear structure with a world map that shows your progress, but the mechanics are basic and lack the depth of contemporaries like Super Mario Land 2 or Wario Land.

Today, Titus the Fox is worth a look if you enjoy digging through the GBC's less celebrated platformers. It's not a hidden gem - the controls feel a bit stiff and the levels are short - but it has a certain nostalgic charm with its colorful sprites and catchy music. For fans of Titus Interactive's other work or anyone curious about European game development on the Game Boy Color, this is a solid curiosity. Just don't expect anything groundbreaking; it's a simple, serviceable platformer that does what it sets out to do without much flair.