Mummy, The (Europe) (GBC)

The Mummy (Europe) on Game Boy Color is an action-adventure game based on the popular 1999 film. Players take on the role of Rick O'Connell, a brave adventurer, tasked with stopping the ancient priest Imhotep and his army of mummies from wreaking havoc on the world. The game is primarily a side-scrolling experience with platforming and combat elements.

The gameplay of The Mummy requires players to navigate through various environments, from ancient Egyptian tombs to ruined cities, with each level designed with its own traps, enemies, and secrets. Rick can utilize a variety of weapons to combat his foes. Initially, he can only use unarmed melee attacks like punches and kicks. However, as the game progresses, players will find and collect more powerful weapons such as a pistol, shotgun, and even dynamite. Ammunition management is crucial, as ranged weapons have limited supplies.

Beyond combat, platforming elements play a significant role. Players must jump across obstacles, climb ledges, and avoid deadly traps. Some areas require solving simple puzzles, often involving finding keys or activating switches to open pathways. Enemies in the game include various types of mummies, scarabs, and other mystical creatures. Each enemy type has its own attack patterns and weaknesses, requiring players to adapt their strategies.

The ultimate goal in each level is often to defeat a boss or find a crucial artifact. Boss battles typically require players to learn their attack patterns and exploit their weaknesses to emerge victorious. The game's graphics, despite being on the GBC, attempt to recreate the atmosphere of the film, with detailed character sprites and environments. Sound and music also contribute to the mysterious adventure experience. The Mummy offers an engaging action-adventure experience for fans of the movie and the genre on Nintendo's handheld console.