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Austin Powers: Welcome to my Underground Lair! came out in 2000 for the Game Boy Color, developed and published by Titus Interactive. It was one of those licensed games from the era that tried to do something a little different, putting you in the shoes of the villain rather than the hero. The game stands out because it doesn't follow the typical action platformer route; instead, it leans into the quirky humor of the films.

You play as Dr. Evil, managing his secret base while fending off Austin Powers' intrusions. The main goal is to complete various objectives, like printing fake money or sabotaging Austin's efforts, all while navigating the lair screen by screen. Key mechanics include using an infrared printer to create items, engaging in mini-games that parody scenes from the movies, and avoiding Austin on his shagadelic scooter. The pacing is deliberate, sometimes slow, with puzzles that require patience more than quick reflexes. It feels like a strange, low stakes management sim wrapped in Austin Powers' absurd world.