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Around the World in 80 Days
Generally unfavorable reviews
Based on 9 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Hip Games
Developer: Saffire
Genre(s): Action, Adventure
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: July 5, 2004
Summary
Jackie Chan plays the role of Passepartout, the French valet of the inventor Phileas Fogg. When Fogg takes on a bet against his nemesis Lord Kelvin that he can travel around the world in 80 days, Passepartout agrees to accompany him on the jouney. Joined in Paris by a young lady named Monique the three face a variety of adventures and escapades as they try to make their way across the globe. The game puts the player in control of Passepartout. Beginning in the streets of London action continues in Paris, Turkey, India, China, San Francisco, the western U.S. deserts, and New York City before returning in a spectacular conclusion to London. Passepartout's role is to help his companions safely journey through the various exotic locations facing both dangerous obstacles and enemies intent on delaying or stopping their travels. [Hip Games]
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What The Critics Said
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GameZone
Given the limits of the system, I believe 80 Days acquits itself very well in the pantheon of GBA games, It doesn't stick out for any one feature, it is a bland, competent entry in the 2-D side scrolling action adventure group.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
The only adventure you'll have with it is trying to get your money back should you be so unlucky to have purchased it.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
Responsive control helps make the game an enjoyable play. [Oct 2004, p.124]
Nintendojo
Little fun is to be had from this experience, for any thrills will be derived from the first couple levels, if at all.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Insider
To the game’s credit, the constantly progressing storyline and environments do give Around the World in 80 Days some pizzazz, but it can’t completely hide the repetitive, rudimentary gameplay.
Read Full Review >IGN
It's one of those games that cuts so many corners, you almost don't even notice that the same musical track plays through the whole thing because you've lowered your expectations so much.
Read Full Review >AceGamez
There aren't any two player options and the main game is remarkably short. There isn't anything to make you want to play Around The World In 80 Days again, particularly not the tedious and often frustrating gameplay.
Read Full Review >eToychest
The skillful martial arts of the real Jackie Chan have been simplified to a poorly animated jump, punch, and kick. Even these few gameplay elements are not well developed: there are few times when a kick is better than a punch, aside from breaking the monotony.
Read Full Review >netjak
Absolutely worthless. If you see this game in the trash, don't bother fishing it out. Your life is too short to waste it on this stuff.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 6.6 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
