Around the World in 80 Days

About

Around the World in 80 Days is a puzzle game where you help a Victorian-era adventurer complete a globe-trotting wager. Match colored tiles to collect supplies, navigate obstacles, and keep pace with Phileas Fogg’s frantic schedule. Each level represents a leg of the journey across land, sea, or air, with time limits and resource management adding urgency. The gameplay mixes quick reflexes with forward planning as you balance speed and efficiency to stay on track. The game’s charm comes from its period details and variety of settings, from foggy London to exotic ports. Over 200 levels offer escalating challenges with new mechanics like weather disruptions and cargo constraints. Though released in 2008, its tile-matching core holds up well, with a focus on strategic pacing over flashy effects. PC and Nintendo DS players can tackle the same 19th-century adventure, though the handheld version adjusts for touch controls. The single-player story mode leans into the original novel’s spirit without demanding prior knowledge.