Play Disney's Aladdin Online

Versions

Localizations

Game Info

Cover art of Disney's Aladdin

3.9 / 5

1 vote

Platform
Game Boy Advance
Genres
Action · Platformer · Adventure
Developers
Disney Interactive
Publishers
Capcom
Release date
September 28, 2004

Summary

Disney's Aladdin on the Game Boy Advance keeps the classic 2‑D side‑scrolling feel that made the original a hit. You guide Aladdin – with his trusty monkey Abu at his side – through a string of Agrabah locales, jumping on enemies or tossing apples to stun them. Collecting gems not only pads your score but also nets extra lives, and each stage hides ten red gems that boost the tally dramatically. A health meter of three hearts can be expanded by pickups, and the game offers continues when you finally run out of lives.
Every level features its own bonus stage: a wandering scarab triggers a wheel spin where Genie can hand out extra lives or other power‑ups. The Cave of Wonders rushes forward with lava hazards, while the carpet ride with Princess Jasmine turns into a free‑flying segment set to “A Whole New World,” letting you scoop up gems until the melody fades. Stages 1, 6 and 7 culminate in boss battles, and the other stages simply require you to reach the end to progress.
The GBA version landed in Japan on August 1 2003, reached Europe on March 19 2004, and finally hit North America on September 28 2004. Critics were split – GameRankings logged a 65 % average and Metacritic settled at 59/100 – reflecting the mixed reception to the new features and the faithful port.

Storyline

Disney's Aladdin for the Game Boy Advance is a side‑scrolling platformer that puts players in the shoes of the street‑wise hero and his cheeky sidekick, Abu. Together they can hurl apples at enemies, swing on ropes, and hop onto magic carpets as they chase their destinies. The game’s levels take you through iconic spots from the film, including Jafar’s foreboding castle. You also venture inside the Genie's lamp and explore an ancient pyramid, each area offering its own challenges.

The blend of platform action and familiar Disney settings gives the handheld title a nostalgic feel while keeping the gameplay fresh. Fans of the movie will recognize the familiar characters and settings, but the side‑scroll format adds a new twist to the classic story.

Edited by Maya Carter

Game Screenshots

  • Screenshot 1 of Disney's Aladdin

Multiplayer

Game modes
Single