The Lion King Master System box art

Sega Master System · Platformer

The Lion King

SystemSega Master System
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperSyrox Developments
PublisherVirgin
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Syrox Developments and published by Virgin, The Lion King arrived on the Sega Master System as a platformer.

Syrox Developments also made The Jungle Book for the Master System.

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've played the Master System 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 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 gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

The Lion King cheats & codes

7 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00C6-3D09

See all The Lion King cheats

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

The Lion King FAQ

Who made The Lion King?

It was developed by Syrox Developments 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.

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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