The Jungle Book Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer

The Jungle Book

SystemGame Boy
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperEurocom
PublisherVirgin Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesDisney
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Eurocom and published by Virgin Interactive, The Jungle Book arrived on the Game Boy as a platformer.

It is part of the Disney series; on the Game Boy you can also try DuckTales, The Lion King and Talespin. The series also appears on other systems with DuckTales (NES) and Disney's Aladdin (Genesis). Eurocom also made Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle and Tesserae for the Game Boy.

The Jungle Book is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Jungle Book 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 Jungle Book gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

The Jungle Book cheats & codes

9 codes on file (GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Lives0109B7C1
Infinite Health0134B8C1

See all The Jungle Book cheats

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

The Jungle Book FAQ

Who made The Jungle Book?

It was developed by Eurocom and published by Virgin Interactive.

Is The Jungle Book multiplayer?

No. The Jungle Book is a single-player game.

How long does The Jungle Book take to play?

As a platformer, The Jungle Book 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.

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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