Papyrus (video game)
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| Papyrus | |
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| Developer | Planet Interactive Development |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Platform | Game Boy Color |
| Release | February 2000 |
| Genres | Action, platform |
| Mode | Single-player |
Papyrus is a 2000 platform video game developed by Planet Interactive Development and published by Ubisoft for the Game Boy Color. The game is based upon the Belgian comic book series Papyrus by Lucien De Gieter, with the player completing levels set in ancient Egypt as the titular character. Upon release, Papyrus was generally well received by critics, with praise directed to the game's visuals and animations, and criticism to its limited gameplay features and longevity.
Players control the titular Papyrus, an Egyptian fisherman tasked with rescuing the kidnapped Pharaoh's daughter Theti.[1] The game is a platform video game in which players traverse 21 levels across areas including the Forbidden Forest to the Pharaoh's Tomb, with the objective to reach the exit of the level, defeating a boss at the end of each.[1][2] Players can attack, jump, climb, and hang from objects including vines.[2] The game contains a password save system and an Ubi Key. The Ubi Key is a feature contained in some Ubisoft Game Boy Color titles that allows players to trade unique items found in Ubisoft games to unlock additional content using the infrared link: in Papyrus, this includes a secret level.[2] Completing a level unlocks a second playable character, Theti, who has minor changes to content when replaying levels.[2]
Development
Ubisoft announced Papyrus at the 1999 European Computer Trade Show with the intent of a Europe-only release,[3] and showcased the game at the Cannes Milia trade show in February 2000.[4]