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Game Boy · Platformer
The Lion King
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Dark Technologies |
| Publisher | Virgin |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Disney |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Dark Technologies and published by Virgin, The Lion King arrived on the Game Boy in 1995 as a platformer.
It landed about 6 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1995 include Kirby's Dream Land 2, Donkey Kong Land and Kirby's Block Ball.
It is part of the Disney series; on the Game Boy you can also try DuckTales, Talespin and Pinocchio. The series also appears on other systems with DuckTales (NES) and Disney's Aladdin (Genesis). Dark Technologies also made Alien Olympics for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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)
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 Lion King 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 cheats & codes
6 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 01049AC5 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 01049BC5 |
The Lion King walkthroughs & guides
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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 Lion King FAQ
When did The Lion King come out on the Game Boy?
The Lion King was released for the Game Boy in 1995.
Who made The Lion King?
It was developed by Dark Technologies and published by Virgin.
Is The Lion King multiplayer?
No. The Lion King is a single-player game.
How long does The Lion King take to play?
As a platformer, The Lion King 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 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.