There is just so much to see and do it makes the frustrating realization that these games were just a chore to play back in the day somehow fade away.Īll said this package is definitely a case of what you see is what you get. This $30 packages comes packed with so much about both of these games that fans of either or both are in for a treat. There is an art gallery and music player as well. There is also a museum where players can watch documentaries about each game and how they came to life. There is a lot to see and do here even if these games are roughly only one hour a piece. It is clear the developers put a lot of love and care in bringing these games back. The emulation is stellar and the pieces surrounding it are so well crafted. There are also various screen filters and options to make the games look as sharp, or as pixelated as I wanted. This is great for getting past tricky parts or just sections I did not want to play. This allows players to watch a playthrough of the game and pick up wherever they want. There are of course save states as well as a rewind function, but probably the most impressive inclusion is their jump-in anywhere feature. Both games also come with the bevy of features that Digital Eclipse collections are becoming known for. This is impressive as some of these have not been easily accessible in years. In total there are five versions of each game. The original Genesis game alongside the portable versions and even a special trade show version that has never been available to consumers. While we are missing the SNES version of Aladdin due to licensing rights, what is here is impressive. This collection embodies what Digital Eclipse do best though. Still it is great to see these games return. The Lion King remains a test of patience and invokes plenty of frustration. Mashing together incredible animation and superb platforming Aladdin brings one of the best platformers back into the fold. Disney seemed to be above a lot of that, and these two games are some of the prime examples. Before the revolution that was Arkham Asylum, most games based on popular movie and TV properties were sloppy attempts at a cash-in. If you have not had a chance to ever experience these games, it was during a time when licensed games were hit and miss. While we are missing one vital component of the puzzle due to licensing rights, it is a modern miracle that these two games are once again available for players to experience. Aladdin and the Lion King have returned in (almost) their former glory thanks to this spectacular collection. This collection revisits two movie-licensed games that can still spawn a heated debate in this day and age. Game Boy adaptations of Aladdin and The Lion King are also in the mix, which nice to have for posterity, but feel extremely crude on a modern TV.Can we just make it a point to give all classic game compilations to the team at Digital Eclipse? I mean after the stellar SNK collection and now this revitalization of two classic Disney titles I think they have earned it. Doing the latter disables trophies, which you won't want to do if you're after an easy platinum. A lot of the tricky platforming and borderline unfair enemy encounters found in these games are mitigated by the ability to save, rewind time, watch a recorded playthrough and jump in at any point, or just activate invincibility. Both movie tie-ins are a joy to revisit, though they're of course a bit rough around the edges today. Meanwhile, The Lion King's SNES and Genesis versions are both playable, which is great, though the only notable difference is the music. A "Final Cut" version of the full title tweaks the dodgy camera and frustrating difficulty found in the original game, making for a smoother ride through Agrabah. In addition to the original Genesis title, there's the press demo which features in-progress artwork and level design, making for an interesting slice of the title's history. Only it's more than that Capcom's Aladdin for SNES aside, this is about as comprehensive a package as you could hope for, with multiple versions of each game, music players, and a ton of behind the scenes goodies to enjoy.Īladdin receives particularly good treatment. Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King is exactly as advertised - the beloved 16-bit platformers bundled together. Nostalgia is a powerful drug, especially a double whammy of childhood movies and games.
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