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Super Nintendo · Platformer / Action
The Lion King
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Westwood Studios |
| Publisher | Virgin |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 16 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, The Lion King is a platformer developed by Westwood Studios and published by Virgin. It blends platformer and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 140 SNES platformers in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
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)
- you want to experience one of the SNES'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
47 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Roaring Doesn't Decrease Your Roar Meter | C291-5763 |
|---|---|
| Roar Meter Doesn't Fill Up With Time | C289-5D6F |
| Don't Lose Roar Power When You Get Hit | C293-E703 |
| Almost Infinite Energy | C298-7DDE |
| Infinite Lives | CE6E-8464 |
The Lion King walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
The Lion King FAQ
When did The Lion King come out on the SNES?
The Lion King was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made The Lion King?
It was developed by Westwood Studios 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.