The Game Boy Advance version of The Lion King offers a platforming adventure that loosely follows the plot of the beloved Disney film. Players primarily control Simba, progressing from a young cub to his adult self as he navigates various levels inspired by movie locations like the Pride Lands and the elephant graveyard. Gameplay involves typical platformer mechanics such as jumping, climbing, and attacking enemies, with young Simba using a roar to stun and adult Simba gaining a scratch attack. Reception for the GBA version was somewhat mixed; while some appreciated the faithful recreation of the movie’s environments and the nostalgic appeal, others found the gameplay to be fairly standard and sometimes frustrating, with a notable difficulty spike in certain sections.
