Disney's Aladdin Classic
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer
The Lion King
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Westwood Studios |
| Publisher | Virgin Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Disney |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 16 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994, The Lion King is a platformer developed by Westwood Studios and published by Virgin Interactive.
It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer. Among the 160 Genesis platformers in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
It is part of the Disney series; on the Genesis you can also try Disney's Aladdin and Ariel the Little Mermaid. The series also appears on other systems with DuckTales (NES) and DuckTales (Game Boy).
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)
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
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
83 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | FFCCF7:05 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | FFCCEF:03 |
| Invincibility | FF9415:FF |
| Infinite Roars | FFCCF3:30 |
| Stage Select | FFF289:?? |
| Enable Cheat Mode (Invincibility) | FFF288:01 |
The Lion King walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for The Lion King.
If you like The Lion King, the Matrix also picks…
Ariel the Little Mermaid Deep cut
Sonic the Hedgehog Classic
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Classic Co-op
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Classic
Sonic & Knuckles Classic
Disney's Beauty and the Beast Deep cut
The Lost Vikings Classic Co-op
Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
The Lion King FAQ
When did The Lion King come out on the Genesis?
The Lion King was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made The Lion King?
It was developed by Westwood Studios and published by Virgin Interactive.
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.