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Sega Game Gear · Platformer
The Lion King
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Syrox Developments, Ltd. |
| Publisher | Virgin |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Disney |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
The Lion King is a platformer released in 1994 for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Syrox Developments, Ltd. and published by Virgin.
It landed about 3 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1994 include Sonic Drift, Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble and Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya. Among the 87 Game Gear platformers in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.
It is part of the Disney series; on the Game Gear you can also try Disney's Aladdin, The Jungle Book and Ariel the Little Mermaid. The series also appears on other systems with DuckTales (NES) and DuckTales (Game Boy). Syrox Developments, Ltd. also made VR Troopers for the Game Gear.
The Lion King 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)
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
30 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life | 017-B98-E66 |
|---|---|
| Start With 5 Lives | 057-B98-E66 |
| Start With 9 Lives | 097-B98-E66 |
| Start With 1/2 Of A Circle of Life | 027-BB8-C4A |
| Start With 1 Circle of Life | 047-BB8-C4A |
| Start With No Circles of Life | 007-BB8-C4A |
The Lion King walkthroughs & guides
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The Lion King FAQ
When did The Lion King come out on the Game Gear?
The Lion King was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1994.
Who made The Lion King?
It was developed by Syrox Developments, Ltd. 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.