Around the World in 80 Days

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Around the World in 80 Days casts you as Passepartout, a valet racing across continents to help his employer win a high-stakes bet. The Game Boy Advance version mixes side-scrolling brawls with platforming challenges. You punch, kick, and dodge enemies in cities from Paris to San Francisco while navigating obstacles like tightropes and moving trains. Between fights, you’ll zip across levels using vehicles and environmental shortcuts, balancing combat with timing-based puzzles to keep your journey on track. The game leans into Jackie Chan’s action style with acrobatic moves and set-pieces. While it lacks deeper storytelling, the fast-paced combat and varied locales keep the experience lively. With 20 years since release, it remains a niche pick for fans of retro brawlers. Saffire’s design emphasizes speed over strategy, making each locale feel distinct but brief. The GBA port holds up for quick bursts of global mayhem, though modern players might find the difficulty curve steep in later chapters.