Lion King
Reviewed by Dyson Turner
Lion king is one of those games that come along once in a
lifetime, and that you will never forget. The graphics alone
were enough to sell me on this game, everything was
beautifully done, and motion picture like. The sound was top
notch as well, and I heard some pretty good music
redemption's being played through out this game. The story
to this game I always liked, and I'm glad this Disney title
follows it to a Tee. Upon first impression the colors, and
the wonderful graphics and scenes that looked like they were
strait from the movie amazed me. I truly could not ask for a
better Movie to home translation than this one.
Story 9.0/10
This is truly a story for the ages and it was an instant
classic. You are Simba, Prince of Pride Rock. He is in line
to become the next King you follow this colorful childish
story from Simba's youthful days frolicking through Pride
Rock until he is a full size Lion. As the story progresses
you can tell the different parts of the movie which is
supposed to be like, for instance first you are in Pride
Rock. Then you are in the scene where Simba fools the bird,
and explore the Elephant graveyard. You keep following the
movie plots and elements until you make your triumph return
to Pride Rock as a full grown Lion.
Graphics 10/10
The graphics in this game was truly excellent and some of
the best the Genesis had to offer. To the facial expression
that young Simba showed, when he roared and when he had that
adorable youthful look on his face. The bugs that you fought
as a cub were truly detailed as well. When the Hyenas
barked, and scratched they had seen realistic as it gets.
When Simba became a full-grown cub, he was very life like,
and he moved and ran actually resembled a real lion. The way
he would scratch and fight the panthers and other animals in
the jungle kingdom seems very realistic. The backgrounds
were beautiful a lot of colors were used and put into them.
All of them looked much like the movie and were very plush
and life like, they resembled the beautifully music pictures
to a Tee. Some in particular was Hakuna Matata and the
original Prime Rock, with the beautiful water falls, and
greenery resembled very much the movie Hakuna Matata scenes.
Sound 10/10
These songs sound exactly like I remember them from the
movie. All the classics were here like Circle of Life, Just
Can't Wait to be King, and Hakuna Matata. Each one sounded
quite similar to what was heard in the movie. The music
surprised me especially it being on a Genesis game, which
are not known for their great sounds. The sound effects were
equally as good. With the snarl of young Simba to the
gigantic Roar of full grown Simba. The voices used like
Timon and Pumbaa was great as well, and they said some of
their phrases from the movie, which all sounded equally as
good. Then the other sound effects like the bark of Hyenas
and the separate roar of the Panthers you fight as a
full-grown Simba. The music in this game did not frown out
the sound effects like many would think. They actually went
hand in hand and produced a great game in the sound
department. Together both music and sound made this game
quite a treat to watch and listen to, and gave you a great
atmosphere of what was in stored in the later parts of the
game.
Game Play 9.0/10
This game is for 1 player only. You start as young Simba and
your only equip with a roll, flip, and a snarl. This can get
you past the many bugs you must face and Hyenas. The snarl
sometimes made things shake if it was fully powered. However
when you became an adult your move based change
significantly. You know had a scratch a hind leg flurry, and
a throw, plus you could jump on enemies and scratch them.
Your roar could actually kill smaller enemies like the
annoying chimps, when fully powered. Then you had some bonus
games, 2 different ones. The first was where you controlled
Pumbaa and Timon through bugs to you from a branch; the more
bugs you getting the better. After a while he may throw you
a continue or an extra life. Then there was the one where
you got to be Timon, and you had to go through a stage that
was pretty much like the stages Simba sees and collects as
man bugs you can find. 10 will give Simba an Extra life, 20
and extra continue. You have time limit as well, so it may
be hard to get them plus the black bugs will kill you so be
on the look out. There are also some bugs Simba can get that
will give him extra life, or a longer roar meter or life
meter. Your roar meter has to be full in order to do a full
powered roar. If it isn't then your roar or snarl will have
no effect. The game difficulty is adjustable, and their
isn't any save or password feature.
Overall 9.0/10
Even though I really enjoyed this game, and think it one of
the better genesis games it to has it its problems. Mainly
the fact that it is only one player, when in fact there were
two characters Simba and Nala and if there was two players
it would of made the game twice as enjoyable, with two
separate scenarios for each. Also I know this is for kids,
but this game basically provides no challenge for
experienced players even on the hard setting. These are my
only two gripes with this other wise flawless game. The
replay value is low, because this game is so easy that you
will probably blow through it in a day or two, depending on
your skill level. The fun factor is medium, it is very fun
to play as Simba during your first play through and see the
advancements he makes through the game during the different
scenery. If you loved the animated classic then this game is
definitely for you.
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