The Lion King

Game Details:

Developed by Westwood Studios and published by Virgin Interactive, The Lion King is the official game adaptation of Disney's classic animated film. The game faithfully recreates the movie's plot, starting with Simba's childhood journey, through the wildebeest stampede, hyena attack, jungle adventure, and finally the showdown with Scar.

The game features 2D side-scrolling platform gameplay, with level designs inspired by iconic scenes from the film, such as "Elephant Graveyard" and "Hakuna Matata." Players need to use skills such as jumping, roaring, and rolling attacks to pass enemies and mechanisms, and some levels also include action elements such as zip lines and rope swinging.

The visual style adopts a hand-drawn cartoon style consistent with the animation, and the soundtrack also restores the famous original music from the film, such as "Circle of Life." Although aimed at young players, the game has a high level of difficulty, making it one of the famous "childhood nightmare" games at the time.

Editor's Recommendation:

If you are a fan of The Lion King, or are looking for a challenging classic side-scrolling action game, then The Lion King is definitely worth a try. The game not only highly restores the movie plot and visuals, but the music is also excellent, making you feel like you are in the animated world.

However, the difficulty of this game should not be underestimated, especially the "Monkey Shift" and "Elephant Jump" levels that have stumped countless players. Although there is some frustration, it is this challenge that makes the game an unforgettable childhood memory for many players. It is a representative work of the type that "makes your head hurt but you can't help but play it level by level."

Game Guide:

Level 1 – Circle of Life

Familiarize yourself with basic operations: jumping, wall climbing, attacking, and roaring. Pay attention to enemies such as lizards and hedgehogs, rolling attacks are more effective.

Level 2 – Can't Wait to Be King

The most troublesome level for players. The key is to correctly operate the monkeys to change direction so that Simba can be smoothly teleported to the end. It is recommended to use the "roar" function to change the monkey's direction.

Boss Battle Tips

When facing hyenas and the final battle with Scar, pay attention to mastering the timing of rolling and the enemy's attack rhythm. You need to use a combination of grab attacks and jumps to attack Scar, and finally throw him off the cliff.

Hidden Lives and Rewards

Most levels hide extra lives and grubs (increase the life bar). Pay attention to observing the side of the wall or high places, and use zip lines or jumping skills to obtain them.

Save Skills and Emulator Support

The original game has no save function, it is recommended to use the emulator's instant save system, which greatly reduces the time for repeated attempts, especially suitable for practicing high-difficulty parts.