Disney's The Emperor's New Groove (2000). Play online

Summary

The Emperor's New Groove on Game Boy Color translates the chaotic humor of the animated hit into a bright, side‑scrolling platform adventure. Sandbox Studios stripped the story down to its essentials, letting players hop, dash, and sling themselves through a series of vibrant jungle and palace levels while dodging the film’s trademark booby traps. Each stage feels packed with goofy references, from Yzma’s questionable potions to Kronk’s overly enthusiastic recipes, and hidden power‑ups echo the movie’s zany spirit. Despite the hardware’s limits, the game pushes the GBC’s palette and sound engine to craft catchy tunes and colorful sprite work that captures the film’s cheeky vibe, making it a nostalgic pick for handheld fans.

Storyline

The Emperor's New Groove (often just called Emperor's New Groove) for Game Boy Color loosely follows the movie’s storyline and even sprinkles in video clips and cutscenes between levels. Emperor Kuzco is magically turned into a llama by his scheming advisor Yzma, who then usurps the throne.

Teaming up with the humble peasant Pacha, Kuzco sets out to confront Yzma—and her bumbling henchman Kronk—to retrieve an elixir that will restore him to his human form. The duo’s quest drives the game’s action, echoing the film’s core plot while adding the handheld’s own twists.