Play Lion King on GBC Online

I remember picking up The Lion King on Game Boy Color back in the 1990s. It was a 1994 release from Virgin Interactive, a time when licensed games were a real mixed bag, and you never knew what you were going to get. This one was a side-scrolling platformer that tried to follow the movie's story, which was a pretty common approach for games back then.

You control Simba through various stages of his life, from a cub to the adult lion king. The main goal is to get through each level, which involves a lot of jumping across platforms, avoiding hazards like pits and enemies, and occasionally fighting hyenas with a pounce or a roar. The game is broken into distinct areas that mirror the film's locations, like the Pride Lands and the elephant graveyard. It's known for being quite difficult, with some precise jumps required that can lead to a lot of trial and error. Despite the frustration, there's a real sense of accomplishment when you finally nail a tricky section and move forward.