Disney's The Lion King
Game Boy · 1994
About this game
The 1994 Disney film The Lion King received a unique adaptation on Nintendo 8-bit systems.
While based on the 16-bit version , it adapts only a few of that game's levels directly, while others are completely new or just based on the general concept.
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Players control the young lion Simba through nine levels (the NES version includes only the first six), most of which are side-scrolling platform affairs.
At the beginning of the game, where Simba is a cub, he can jump and roar.
Roaring stuns some enemies, jumping on top of them defeats them.
Cub Simba can also roll along the ground, which allows him to destroy some barriers.
Starting in level seven (i.e. not in the NES version), Simba has grown into an adult and gains the ability to scratch enemies with his paws to defeat them, but loses the rolling ability.
Enemies to be destroyed or avoided include lizards, porcupines (which must be stunned to turn them over because they can't be jumped on), bugs, and spiders.
The film's hyena lackeys also appear and are tougher to destroy than most other enemies.
The final boss in the game is of course Simba's uncle Scar.
Powerups to be picked up are bug icons that partially or fully restore health, one-ups, and lion icons that create a savepoint in the level.
There is some variation from the standard platforming: the film's stampede scene is recreated in a level where Simba is seen from the top and runs automatically to the right.
He must be moved up and down to avoid being trampled by water buffaloes.
Another level is seen in the standard platforming view, but consists of a number of interconnected rooms in which hyenas wait for Simba.
He must defeat them before the entrance to the next room opens up.
Picking up a special bug icon found in some of the levels activates the mini-game "Bug Patrol".
In this game, the player controls Pumbaa who must catch bugs thrown from the top of the screen, avoiding big spiders.
Catching enough bugs lets life and continue icons drop.
About Game Boy
The original Game Boy (1989) proved that handheld gaming didn't need cutting-edge graphics to succeed — its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, combined with Tetris as a pack-in, made it a cultural phenomenon. Game Boy cartridges are famously durable, so this remains one of the more accessible retro platforms to collect, though translucent color variants and complete-in-box copies with the original brick-sized manual add real value for condition-focused collectors.
Gamevaro tracks Disney's The Lion King for Game Boy with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.01 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €11.69 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €8.33 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Disney's The Lion King, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Disney's The Lion King worth?
Disney's The Lion King for Game Boy is currently worth €11.69 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Disney's The Lion King rare?
Disney's The Lion King has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Disney's The Lion King?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Disney's The Lion King worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Disney's The Lion King is currently worth €11.69 loose, versus €8.01 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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