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The Lion King

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57%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
graphics, optimization
62% User Score Based on 34 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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The Lion King is a single player action adventure game with a kids theme. It was developed by Westwood Studios and was released on December 18, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

In Disney's The Lion King game, players journey with Simba the lion through 10 levels, from cub to king, while overcoming enemies and obstacles. The experience features memorable music from the movie and involves problem-solving, bug collecting, and battles with hyenas. Characters Pumbaa and Timon accompany Simba on his quest to reclaim his rightful place in the Pride Lands.

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62%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
music3 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions

  • Great nostalgia factor, bringing back fond memories of childhood.
  • The game features beautiful graphics and atmospheric music, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Gameplay is varied and challenging, with options to adjust difficulty for different skill levels.
  • The game is a poorly optimized DOSBox emulator with numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play.
  • Lack of modern features such as save options, screen resolution adjustments, and control responsiveness detracts from the experience.
  • Accidental button presses can lead to losing progress or restarting the game, causing significant frustration.
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game are praised for their quality and faithful representation of movie scenes, particularly in comparison to earlier console versions. However, some users note issues such as low frame rates, bugs, and a lack of polish, indicating that the graphics have not aged well since its 1994 release.

    • “I have played the Sega Genesis and the Super Nintendo versions, and this version has the best graphics and music quality.”
    • “One of the best movie-based games of the '90s, with cool graphics and faithful playable reproductions of the movie scenes.”
    • “It offered some of the best graphics, character animations, fast responsive movement, and sound available on the Mega Drive (that's the Genesis for the American folks).”
    • “The game is buggy, and there are a lot of issues with the sound and graphics.”
    • “The graphics are also pretty rough, and it's clear that the game hasn't aged well.”
    • “You should know the graphics aren't that good because it's a game from 1994!”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric quality and fun integration with gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players noted that certain moments, like boss fights, lack the expected musical intensity, and the use of original MIDI versions of tracks by renowned composers Hans Zimmer and Elton John fails to capture the full potential of the music. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game, it has room for improvement in execution and fidelity.

    • “The art is incredibly pretty, the music is really atmospheric and the gaming mechanics are varying enough to make each level unique.”
    • “Great animation, fun gameplay, and good music.”
    • “I have played the Sega Genesis and the Super Nintendo versions, and this version has the best graphics and music quality.”
    • “The first little hyena boss fight is supposed to play some boss fight music, but it doesn't; it just stays ambient like the entirety of level 1.”
    • “Even the soundtrack is the original MIDI version, which really doesn't do the amazing music of Hans Zimmer and Elton John justice at all.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its variety and uniqueness across levels, enhanced by great animations and atmospheric music. Players appreciate the engaging mechanics, including changes as the character grows, which add challenge and fun to the experience. However, some users express concerns that not everyone may find the gameplay easily enjoyable.

    • “The art is incredibly pretty, the music is really atmospheric, and the gaming mechanics are varied enough to make each level unique.”
    • “Great animation, fun gameplay, and good music.”
    • “The bonus phases, the secrets, and the gameplay change when Simba grows up make it varied, funny, and challenging.”
  • optimization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users noting significant performance issues, including stuttering and a lack of support for modern controls like the d-pad. Many reviewers feel that the port is essentially a poorly executed DOSBox emulator, showing little effort in adapting the game for contemporary systems, leading to a perception that the price is unjustified given the lack of improvements.

    • “Gameplay is made worse here due to no option to use a D-pad and some stuttering performance issues in certain areas.”
    • “It's clear that this is just a DOSBox emulator, and it's not optimized for modern systems.”
    • “The game is buggy and unoptimized, and it's clear that little effort went into porting it to modern systems.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes reported by users, making it nearly unplayable at times. Many players noted that the sound and graphics are problematic, indicating a lack of optimization in the porting process to modern systems.

    • “The game is buggy, and there are a lot of issues with the sound and graphics.”
    • “I encountered numerous glitches and crashes during my playthrough, which made the game nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “The game is buggy and unoptimized, and it's clear that little effort went into porting it to modern systems.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beautiful art and immersive music, which together create a captivating experience. Additionally, the diverse gaming mechanics contribute to the uniqueness of each level, enhancing the overall ambiance.

    • “The art is incredibly beautiful, the music is truly atmospheric, and the gameplay mechanics are varied enough to make each level unique.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that the varied gameplay elements, such as bonus phases and secrets, combined with Simba's growth, create a funny and challenging experience.

    • “The bonus phases, the secrets, and the gameplay change when Simba grows up make it varied, funny, and challenging.”
    • “The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions kept me laughing throughout the game.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates humor into its challenges, making even the tough parts enjoyable.”
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The Lion King is a action adventure game with kids theme.

The Lion King is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows, Linux and others.

The Lion King was released on December 18, 2017.

The Lion King was developed by Westwood Studios.

The Lion King has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

The Lion King is a single player game.

Similar games include Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King, Castle of Illusion, Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty, Soldiers of Fortune, Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee® and others.