The Lion King | (LS) (Super Nintendo)

The Lion King is a side-scrolling platformer based on the Disney film, following Simba’s journey from a young cub to adulthood. Players guide Simba through environments inspired by the movie while jumping across platforms, avoiding hazards, and dealing with enemies along the way. The gameplay focuses on timing and movement as players progress through areas like the Pride Lands and the elephant graveyard.

Levels introduce different challenges such as swinging across gaps, navigating moving platforms, and solving light environmental puzzles. Players can roar to stun enemies and use jumps or attacks to clear obstacles while exploring each stage. Players can also collect insects for health as the difficulty gradually increases in later parts of the game.

By recreating famous scenes and music from the film, The Lion King delivers a platforming experience that closely mirrors the original story. The detailed sprite animation and recognizable soundtrack help bring the movie’s world to life. It remains one of the more memorable Disney platformers on the Super Nintendo, known for its presentation and surprisingly tough levels.