
You can also roar to scare some creatures into submission, though every time you roar, you have to wait for your "roar meter" to charge. As young Simba, you can fight various beasts, such as lizards, by jumping on them. Each of the levels represents a part of the movie. The plot of the game follows the plot of the movie. The Lion King, based on the famous Disney movie, is a platform game where you control Simba - initially as a young cub, and later as an adult lion. When Simba's father, King Mufasa, is killed and his evil brother Scar takes over the kingdom, Simba is banished from the lands of his birthright and has to grow up fast, honing his skills, for the day of his return. His father is the current King of the Savannah and the young prince is able to frolic the lands at will jumping on and around other subjects of this animal kingdom.

The experience is completed with stunning music based on the film's soundtrack, including "The Circle of Life," "Just Can't Wait to be King," and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," all written by pop superstar Elton John and award-winning lyricist Tim Rice.Young Simba just can't wait to be king. Using an improved version of the state-of-the-art Digicel technique, Westwood Studios has packed even more Disney animation and stunning scenery into The Lion King.

Disney animators have drawn over 2,000 frames of artwork to create an interactive experience like no other. Ultimately each level is a training ground for Simba's final confrontation with his evil uncle Scar. Throughout the 10 levels of the game, the player will learn new climbing, jumping and fighting techniques. The first phase encompasses the life of young Simba, the cub, and his fascination with the world around him the second phase is about Simba the lion prince on his journey back to reclaim his rightful place as king of The Pridelands. Westwood Studios developed the game which packs 24 megabits of action, animation and music into an adventure that explores the plains of Africa through two distinct phases of Simba's journey to adulthood.

Westwood Studios and Disney Software have joined forces in this co-production to develop a game that combines the emotional excitement of Disney's newest full-length, animated feature film with unique, original game challenges to offer a whole new video game experience.
