The Lion King is a platformer where young Simba, initially as a cub and later as an adult lion, must navigate through levels based on the Disney movie plot. After his father's death at the hands of Scar, Simba is banished from the kingdom, forcing him to grow up quickly in order to reclaim his rightful place.
Gameplay involves fighting various creatures by jumping or roaring, with each action requiring a certain amount of "roar meter" to charge. As an adult lion, you can also slash at enemies with your claws, but this skill takes practice. The game features no save feature, so players must start from the beginning every time.