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I picked up xXx for the Game Boy Advance back when it came out in 2002, a time when movie tie-ins were common on the handheld. It was developed by Digital Eclipse, a studio known for its ports and adaptations. The game arrived without much fanfare, just another title on the shelf hoping to capture the film's high-octane spirit on a small screen.

You control Xander Cage, an extreme sports athlete turned government agent. The main goal is to stop a criminal syndicate, which you do by navigating a mix of side-scrolling action stages and top-down motorcycle chase sequences. In the side-scrolling parts, you run, jump, and use a grappling hook to traverse levels while fighting enemies with punches and kicks. The motorcycle sections switch perspectives, tasking you with racing through traffic and taking down pursuing vehicles. The pacing shifts abruptly between these modes, and the difficulty can spike, especially during the precise platforming required later on. It feels like a straightforward arcade experience that tries to do a little bit of everything.