Back in 1993 and 1994, with the success of Disney’s Aladdin and The Lion King was looking to go strong with the announcement of being able to play the movies. These interactive cartoons came to life as we got to control Aladdin and Simba through the aspects of the movies. The games became so popular that they appeared on multiple consoles including Super Nintendo, and Sega Genesis to even the portable version on the Game Boy and Game Gear to even Japanese versions of the games as well. Over 20 years later, and it looks Developer Digital Eclipse and Publishers Disney and Nighthawk Interactive are giving these classics new breath of air. But is the presentation and content enough to have you jump in? The answer is a definitive yes. Let’s find out more with Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King for the PlayStation 4.
When you first start Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King, the first thing you will notice is the menu. Both Aladdin and The Lion King have that classic Disney image from the movies, but you will notice where it says Play Games, Museum, and Soundtrack. I was really impressed that the entire game soundtrack is available to just listen either from beginning to end or just random if you would like. Anyone who has loved the films or even a Disney fan will enjoy this and this is not even getting into the games themselves.
Once you hear a some of the classic movies that you will probably start singing in your head if not outloud, check out the museum. This is where not only will you see some of the artwork that can be presented via slide show or just slide by slide, but you also get to hear and see from the people that worked on the games and give you more into the history and insight of these games as well as what it was like to work on them back at that time. So it does really allow you to enter a time machine per se, and for those that and enjoy this type of inspiring work and thoughts will be sure to appreciate this added bonus.
But I know you want to know about these two classics and let’s talk about what is provided here. Both Aladdin and The Lion King is giving you plenty thus far and Digital Eclipse has really given everything and the kitchen sink with the games. Each game has different versions that you can play. In fact, there are five different ones to select from. You have the regular version, Japenese version, and even the portable black and white versions of the games. Aladdin also comes with a final cut version along with a demo version that would have only been available on game show floors and The Lion King includes the Super Nintendo version.
The settings itself is impressive as well as you can stretch the screen or keep the included background as it gives that retro feel as you were playing on an old crt television. You can also customize the controls to your favorite button. I would suggest to play with the D-pad and not the thumb sticks of the Dualshock 4 controller, at least for me, it was easy to maneuver around. But another great thing that is given to you as an option is the rewind. So if you are about to lose a life, you can hit the rewind and try again. But if that doesn’t seem like enough options, there is the watch option. This allows you to watch the gameplay and then you can jump in and start playing at any time. So not only that, but if you wanted to, you could fast forward or slow it up and when you add that replay action, that is a lot of features that you are given here.
When playing these titles brings back the memories from the 16 bit sound to even the portable version of graphics style is well done and preserved to help like the movies, be enjoyed by both young and young generations at heart and is one of those collections that parents can show their children what they used to play and then be amazed at some of the same mistakes those parents made when trying to play, but also be an amazement of how well their children can game. Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King really has something for everyone and sets the standard of how a collection should be presented.
Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King is out now and is also available in retails stores near you. A review code was provided. To learn more about Digital Eclipse, please visit their site and follow them on Twitter. To learn more about Nighthawk Interactive, please visit their site and like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.
In case you missed the trailer, please enjoy. Until next time, Hakuna Matata.
Bet it is still as difficult as when they first came out.
Wicked review guys. I also hear it’s a pretty easy Platinum
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That classic music alone from these Disney classic games is worth the price of admission!!
I have a feeling that even if my nostalgia brain doesnāt that my son would love this collection.
These are a blast from the past indeed .. I’d love to let my 7yrokd experience these classics
Awesome review! Very in-depth and excellent job. Keep up the great work!
Two of my absolute favourites from 16 bit era!
I remember being absolutely frustrated but at the same time addicted to these. š¤
Man. I never got to play any of these. Heard they we a real challenge.
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Its one of my Favourite Childhood games.
It’s great to be able to replay this classics again. Thank you for the review and the giveaway!
Looks like the whole classic is there, with some rewind. Nice
Really looking for this one. Had a blast playing them when I was a child. I wish I can feel like that again!
I aināt got those young hands and reflexes so these games arenāt as fun as they used to be. Lolol.. Good review. Thanks.
Nice review. This is totally a game I should play with my daughters. Also Heard itās a easy platinum because of the fast forward, so itās a Win-Win situation.
Great collection of some excellent games from the 16-bit era
Great review, I need this for my Wife as a Christmas gift. Money is tight Brah.
Great review!
I need this as a Christmas gift for my Wife because we both loved the Aladdin game as kids. Thx Brah.
Two of my favourite disney movies, and pretty good movie spinoff-games. Thanks for the review.
Great review. Or like I say: such a nice š
Nice review. The nastalgia is strong with this one!
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Great review! I still remember when my wife did a speed run of this game on SNES in just over 30 mins back when we were dating. Would love to get this for her.
Lol Need this on the Switch. Meant to say she did a speed run of Aladdin.
If PS4 I no longer available Iād like the game on Switch. Great review.
@MarioPinball Switch please
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Great review!
I like how it lets you pick different versions of each game.
I would love the chance to play it on Switch!
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Thanks for the chance!
This game looks like a ton of fun! @KoopaKid82 Switch
Great review, these were some of my favorite games when I was growing up! Glad to see them come to modern hardware. š
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Thanks for the chance, and keep up the great work!
This is @astang99, this was a really well done review and would love to receive a switch version
This was a well done review and would love to relive my childhood with a switch version, my Twitter handle is @astang99