Around the World in 80 Days

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
40

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 7 out of 9
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  1. GameZone
    70
    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.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    60
    The only adventure you'll have with it is trying to get your money back should you be so unlucky to have purchased it.
  3. Nintendo Power
    48
    Responsive control helps make the game an enjoyable play. [Oct 2004, p.124]
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  5. Nintendojo
    40
    Little fun is to be had from this experience, for any thrills will be derived from the first couple levels, if at all.
  6. Nintendo Insider
    39
    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.
  7. IGN
    35
    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.
  8. AceGamez
    30
    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.
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  9. eToychest
    20
    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.
  10. netjak
    10
    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.
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Awards & Rankings

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#77 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
60
#60 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. Cobougie
    Apr 16, 2021
    7
    Not bad for the game boy advance and felt unique compared to average platformers would have been nicer with a save feature though.
  2. Rockstaar9
    Oct 21, 2021
    4
    Around the World in 80 Days isn't horrible, but it gets boring fairly quickly with the poor enemy design and the story is told poorly. ThatAround the World in 80 Days isn't horrible, but it gets boring fairly quickly with the poor enemy design and the story is told poorly. That being said the graphics are good and the controls are tight.… Full Review »
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