The Lion King
Super Nintendo Entertainment System · 1994
About this game
The Lion King is a single-player side-scrolling platform game.
The game follows the story of Simba, the young lion prince of the Pride Lands, whose carefree childhood is shattered when his father Mufasa is killed and his uncle Scar takes the throne.
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Banished from his homeland, Simba must survive in exile, grow into adulthood, and eventually return to challenge Scar for his rightful place as king.
The levels loosely follow events from the Disney animated film, presenting stages that reflect key settings such as the Pride Lands, the Elephant Graveyard, the jungle, and Pride Rock.
Gameplay is divided into two main phases of Simba’s life: cub and adult.
As a cub, Simba’s abilities are limited to jumping on smaller enemies such as lizards, birds, and bugs.
He can also roar to frighten certain creatures, though this ability is governed by a roar meter that needs time to recharge.
In these stages, players must navigate platforms, avoid hazards, and solve light puzzles while evading larger predators.
As an adult lion, Simba gains more powerful combat abilities.
In addition to jumping and roaring, he can slash enemies with his claws and use a grab-and-throw move to hurl opponents off-screen.
Enemies grow tougher in this phase, ranging from hyenas to Scar himself, and platforming challenges become more complex.
Each stage incorporates environmental hazards alongside enemies.
Players may need to swing from hippo tails, avoid stampeding wildebeests in a scrolling chase sequence, or climb through twisting caves.
The game uses a health meter represented by a lion’s head, which decreases when Simba takes damage but can be restored by eating insects scattered throughout levels.
Extra lives are also gained by collecting certain bugs.
The game includes bonus stages that star Timon and Pumbaa.
These short minigames allow players to collect bugs for points and power-ups.
A scoring system tallies progress at the end of each level.
Difficulty is increased by the absence of a save or pass
About Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (1990/1991) is widely regarded as home to one of the strongest first-party libraries in gaming history, from Super Metroid to Chrono Trigger. It's a mature collecting market: iconic RPGs and late-cycle releases (which typically had smaller print runs as the industry moved toward the next generation) are consistently among the most sought-after and valuable cartridges from the 16-bit era.
Gamevaro tracks The Lion King for Super Nintendo Entertainment System 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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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €26.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €9.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €27.52 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €218.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €15.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €306.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €1145.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €69.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €753.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €131.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €37.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €16.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €9.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €18.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €66.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €69.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €16.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €66.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €9.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €18.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €26.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €753.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €1145.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €15.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €9.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €27.51 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Lion King has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
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 The Lion King worth?
The Lion King for Super Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €13.74 loose, €27.52 complete in box, and €69.23 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Lion King rare?
The Lion King has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for 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. For The Lion King, loose is €13.74 and CIB is €27.52 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is The Lion King worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Lion King is currently worth €13.74 loose, versus €13.10 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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