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4.3 / 5

7 votes

Platform
Sega Genesis
Genres
Platformer
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Gamtec
Release date
December 31, 1995

Summary

Lion King II feels like a hidden gem you stumble upon while digging through the Mega Drive’s back‑catalog. The game’s unlicensed status gives it a quirky, patchwork vibe: the platforming action is built around Simba’s classic roar, yet the sound of his slash is actually lifted straight from Rockman X3, and the cheerful chime when you snag a power‑up comes from the obscure title Squirrel King. Gamtec’s anonymous development team stitched these familiar cues together to craft a surprisingly tight side‑scroller that nods to the 1994 Lion King film rather than its later sequel. Even more curious is the follow‑up, Lion King 3, which continued the trend of borrowing the original movie’s spirit while staying firmly in the realm of unlicensed, fan‑driven releases.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single

Alternative Titles

  • The Lion King II Alternative