Summary
- Release Year: 2000
- Genres: Arcade
- Platforms: Game Boy Color
- Developers: Tarantula Studios
- Publishers: Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive
Austin Powers: Welcome to My Underground Lair! (2000)
A Swingin’ Good Time on the Game Boy Color
Released in 2000 for the Game Boy Color, Austin Powers: Welcome to My Underground Lair! is a compilation of minigames, utilities, and other features based on the popular Austin Powers film series. The game was developed by Tarantula Studios and published by THQ.
Gameplay
Welcome to My Underground Lair! features a variety of minigames, including:
- Kin-Evil: A side-scrolling action game where players control Dr. Evil and Mini-Me as they ride their scooter through various levels, collecting power-ups and avoiding obstacles.
- Mojo Maze: A Pac-Man-like maze game where players control Austin Powers as he collects mojo while avoiding enemies.
- Domination: A strategy board game similar to Othello where players place colored pieces on a grid to capture their opponent’s pieces.
- Rock or Paper or Scissors: A classic game of rock, paper, scissors against an Austin Powers character.
In addition to the minigames, Welcome to My Underground Lair! also includes a number of utility features, such as:
- Evil Launch Pad: A word processor where players can type and save messages.
- Frickulator: A calculator.
- Web Browser: A mockup web browser that contains facts and trivia about the Austin Powers movies.
Players can also customize the look and feel of the game by choosing from a variety of wallpapers, screensavers, and sound effects.
Multiplayer
Welcome to My Underground Lair! supports multiplayer for up to two players via the Game Link Cable. Players can compete against each other in any of the minigames, or they can cooperate in Kin-Evil to complete the levels together.
Reception
Austin Powers: Welcome to My Underground Lair! received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s variety of minigames and utility features, while others criticized its repetitive gameplay and lack of originality. However, the game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Welcome to My Underground Lair! is one of the most popular and well-regarded Game Boy Color games based on a movie license. The game’s success helped to spawn a number of other Austin Powers games, including Austin Powers: Oh, Behave! and Austin Powers: Operation Shaguar.
Conclusion
Austin Powers: Welcome to My Underground Lair! is a fun and varied collection of minigames and utilities that is sure to please fans of the Austin Powers film series. The game’s simple gameplay and multiplayer support make it a great choice for both solo and group gaming.
Additional Information
- Developer: Tarantula Studios
- Publisher: THQ
- Release Date: 2000
- Platform: Game Boy Color
- Genre: Minigame compilation
- ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Review Scores
- IGN: 7.5/10
- GameSpot: 7/10
- Nintendo Power: 3.5/5
Trivia
- The game’s title is a reference to the Austin Powers film Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, in which Dr. Evil builds a secret lair beneath his volcano headquarters.
- The game features the voices of Mike Myers, Verne Troyer, and Seth Green, who reprise their roles from the Austin Powers films.
- The game’s soundtrack includes a number of songs from the Austin Powers films, including “Soul Bossa Nova” and “The Look of Love.”
Tips for Playing
- In Kin-Evil, try to collect as many power-ups as possible to increase your speed and firepower.
- In Mojo Maze, avoid the enemies and focus on collecting as much mojo as possible.
- In Domination, try to trap your opponent’s pieces and force them to surrender.
- In Rock or Paper or Scissors, try to predict your opponent’s move and counter it.
Review Score
7.5/10
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