The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Platformer / Adventure

The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure

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SystemGame Boy Color
Released2000
GenrePlatformer, Adventure
DeveloperTorus Games
PublisherActivision
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesThe Lion King
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Torus Games and published by Activision, The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure arrived on the Game Boy Color in 2000 as a platformer. It blends platformer and adventure elements.

It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2.

It is part of the The Lion King series. The series also appears on other systems with The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure (PS1). Torus Games also made Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Six, Hello Kitty's Cube Frenzy and Planet of the Apes for the GBC.

The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives

What playing The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure cheats & codes

4 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Lives010926CC
Max Star016338CC

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The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure walkthroughs & guides

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The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure FAQ

When did The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure come out on the GBC?

The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.

Who made The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure?

It was developed by Torus Games and published by Activision.

Is The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure multiplayer?

Yes. The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure supports up to 2 players.

How long does The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure take to play?

As a platformer, The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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