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PlayStation · Platformer
The Emperor's New Groove
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Argonaut Software Ltd |
| Publisher | Sony |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 10 |
The Emperor's New Groove is a platformer released in 2000 for the PlayStation, developed by Argonaut Software Ltd and published by Sony. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Disney's The Emperor's New Groove.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
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
5 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Health (All Levels) | 800745D0
5000 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Grapes (All Levels) | 80074754
F000 |
| Unlock All Levels | 80074778
0808 |
| Enable Code (Must Be On-Version 1) | D004C768
023A
8004C76A
1000 |
| Enable Code (Must Be On-Version 2) | D004C6E0
000A
8004C6E2
1000 |
The Emperor's New Groove walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
The Emperor's New Groove FAQ
When did The Emperor's New Groove come out on the PS1?
The Emperor's New Groove was released for the PlayStation in 2000.
Who made The Emperor's New Groove?
It was developed by Argonaut Software Ltd and published by Sony.
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 "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. 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.