Game Boy Color · Platformer
The Emperor's New Groove
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Sandbox Studios |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Disney |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
The Emperor's New Groove is a platformer released in 2000 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Sandbox Studios and published by Ubisoft.
It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2.
It is part of the Disney series; on the GBC you can also try Disney's Tarzan, Toy Story 2 and Toy Story Racer. The series also appears on other systems with DuckTales (NES) and DuckTales (Game Boy). Sandbox Studios also made Hoyle Card Games for the GBC.
The Emperor's New Groove is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Emperor's New Groove is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
The Emperor's New Groove cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Spit | 7E5-5EE-3B7 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 7E4-90E-3B7 |
| Infinite Health | 1C4-D8E-19E |
The Emperor's New Groove walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
The Emperor's New Groove FAQ
When did The Emperor's New Groove come out on the GBC?
The Emperor's New Groove was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made The Emperor's New Groove?
It was developed by Sandbox Studios and published by Ubisoft.
Is The Emperor's New Groove multiplayer?
No. The Emperor's New Groove is a single-player game.
How long does The Emperor's New Groove take to play?
As a platformer, The Emperor's New Groove typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Emperor's New Groove on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.