Westwood Studios, better known for Command & Conquer, handled this 1994 adaptation of Disney's film, and Virgin Interactive's Genesis release gave it lush animation produced with help from Disney artists. The game follows the movie closely: young Simba bounces on rhino backs and pounces on bugs in the opening levels, then the story jumps to adult Simba, who can claw, maul and throw enemies on his way back to Pride Rock to face Scar.
It is remembered as much for its difficulty as its looks. The second level, set to I Just Can't Wait to Be King, demands precise timing on ostrich rides and monkey tosses that stumped many younger players, and the wildebeest stampede tests reflexes from a pseudo-3D viewpoint. Bonus rounds starring Timon and Pumbaa reward collected bugs with extra lives and continues. Young Simba's roar stuns enemies and changes the behavior of certain animals, a detail that solves several puzzles.
Tips for The Lion King
In the monkey puzzle, roar at the monkeys to make them turn; the color and direction they face decide where you get tossed.
Grab healing bugs but avoid the spiky ones, and look for the special bugs that open the Timon and Pumbaa bonus rounds for extra lives and continues.
In the wildebeest stampede, keep shifting lanes rather than standing still, since the herd comes at you in waves.
How to Play The Lion King
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What console is The Lion King for?
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What genre is The Lion King?
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