Disney's The Emperor's New Groove

About

Disney's The Emperor's New Groove is a side-scrolling platformer based on the 2000 animated film. You play as Emperor Kuzco, a pampered ruler turned into a llama by his vengeful advisor Yzma. The game tasks you with navigating platforming challenges, solving puzzles, and battling enemies while teaming up with Pacha, a peasant with his own plans. The story follows the movie’s arc, mixing slapstick humor and royal drama as you work to reclaim the throne and reverse the curse. The game includes snippets from the film, keeping the tone light and humorous. While it’s a straightforward platformer, some mechanics feel dated compared to its peers. Released in 2000, it’s seen ports on later systems like PlayStation 3 and PC. Reviews at the time were mixed, with GameSpot giving it a 7.5/10 for its charm and accessibility. Today it remains a curiosity for fans of the movie or those nostalgic for early 2000s Disney games.

Storyline

The game loosely follows the plot of the film, from which it also includes a number of video clips. Emperor Kuzco has been transformed into a llama by his evil advisor Yzma, who has subsequently taken over his throne. Kuzco befriends the peasant Pacha, and together they seek to confront Yzma and obtain an elixir that will return Kuzco to his human form.