Play Lion King, The (EU) Online

I remember picking up The Lion King for the NES back in 1994, a game developed by Westwood Studios and published by Virgin Interactive. It was one of those licensed titles that stood out on the platform, arriving late in the console's life when players were already eyeing the next generation. The game captured the film's story but translated it into a side scrolling adventure that felt right at home on the NES.

You control Simba across various stages, moving through the Pride Lands, dodging hazards, and battling enemies like hyenas and vultures. The main goal is to survive each level, from the elephant graveyard to the stampede, eventually facing Scar. Signature mechanics include platforming with precise jumps, using a roar attack to stun foes, and a throw move to deal with smaller enemies. The pacing is brisk, though the difficulty can spike unexpectedly in later stages. Playing it feels like a challenging but faithful adaptation of the film's key moments.