Aladdin And The Lion King Are Reportedly Being Remastered For Switch

Why not. Through it on the pile!

Just kidding. Aladdin was a fun game on Genesis back in the day. The SNES version... not so much.

The sky really is the limit for remasters now, good lord

Yes why not !! Thats so cool

Maybe I finally beat Lion King once and for all.

Hey, not my fault I had no idea how to throw Scar off the damn rock. Least I got that far. XD

So what versions are these?

Will these be ports or a Ducktales style re-imagining of the games?

@jobvd @Muddy_4_Ever It seems to be a remaster that includes elements from both original versions.

No friggin way!!!!! 😮 What a pleasant surprise!!! Only...Genesis Aladdin??? I hope!!

This is awesome. It’s nice that these games are getting remasters. They are classics.

The Genesis and the SNES versions were completely different from each other and great in their own ways. Which versions are included here is my question. If it's all of them then it would be 4 separate games so this is not clear. Still excited regardless.

@Muddy_4_Ever Even better, they're going to replace the sprites entirely and make the games look more like their live action remake counterparts!

I joke, its probably just your regular graphics smoothing and whatnot.

I have both of these on the Genesis, so it'll be great to see how they look in HD!

That's kinda neat. Probably being done to cash in on Disney's recent bad habit of live action remakes of movies. So at least we can be sure these games will be better than that.

That's not saying much though. lol

Should be classed as a rumour.

@AlexSwitch10 I'd imagine if Capcom's Aladdin was on there, there would be a logo on the box. So I'm guessing Mega Drive Aladdin one and Lion King with both the MD and SNES soundtracks like the article says.

Then again who knows, maybe all the Lion King ports will be on there as unlockables. From, NES, Gameboy, Game Gear, Master System and so on.... XD

The Super NES and Mega Drive/Genesis received two completely different games regarding Aladdin. This will be the first time a Nintendo console is getting Virgin's game. The Lion King was released for both platforms, but the Super NES version had the superior audio.

Fantastic, I'd go for it at a reasonable price.

I grew up with the SNES Aladdin, as For The Lion King I had that on the Game Gear. I think I did rent the SNES version at some point.

I'm not sure if I actually owned Aladdin, think I just played it on SNES.

Eh.

I still can't believe we never got the Disney Afternoon Collection.

I was wanting to play Aladdin since seeing the movie in a theater awhile back. I remember playing the SNES version, but I wouldn't mind playing the Virgin Games version as I haven't had a chance to experience it.

@HopeNForever
You're wrong the gameboy lion king was made by virgin.

Genesis or SNES version of Aladdin? Can't really be both since they're completely different games.

Loved these games as a kid. I may be interested.

If this is true I'll get it. I hope that both versions of Aladdin are included, Mega Drive and SNES. The Lion King games are the same but technically better on SNES. Now we have one reason to thank the 2019 film remakes. LOL

The Lion King could do with a few level design tweaks, some areas are quite frustrating.

As a 37 year old father, I am WAAAAAY more excited for this than I should be. 😆

For a retro games lover, this generation is so sweet on all consoles but especially on Xbox One.

Im really excited for this but the big question revolves around Aladdin. The SNES version is completely different to the Genesis one. I hope a trailer launches soon cause this is confusing me.

Great and unexpected news. Although it has yet to be clarified which edition of aladdin will be included. I 'm a fan of the genesis aladdin and i have it on physical too. But i wouldn't mind either of them.

Just so y'all know these are based on the Virgin version, not the Capcom version which is why Lion King is included as Virgin made both Aladdin and Lion King on the Genesis. The Super NES version of Aladdin is the only one not included here as that one was developed by Capcom. Both the Super NES and Genesis version of Lion King were made by Virgin so it make sense to include it. It's no big deal anyways as the Super NES version of Aladdin was ported before. My only complain is why they don't remastered the Jungle Book as well which that too was originally made by Virgin for Super NES and Genesis not to mention it also had a live action remake as well before Aladdin and Lion King.

I would love for the Disney afternoon collection to come to the switch too.

Between this and the Mega Man Zero/ZX collection, some good game news coming out today! Now to just get that Disney Afternoon Collection again...

Also, Lion King... awsh*therewegoagain.jpg

@MotionMan The Genesis Aladdin is the different one as the Super NES version came out first. The Super NES version of Aladdin was one of the few last Disney license game Capcom made before the license change hands to Virgin.

I'm waking up bright and early tomorrow and I had better see an official Gamestop listing for this game. I am so hype! I hope we get both versions of both games. I know Lion King is virtually identical and the SNES version has the better sound, but a few sound effects are different and I grew up with the Genesis version of both games.

Most importantly, please keep the cheat codes intact. I hate having to struggle with the lava level and I prefer skipping it altogether.

@Dm9982 as a 53 year old father of 2, i just might be even more excited reading this news than you! Lol i spent weeks on the Genesis Aladdin which i still own in mint condition proud to say ☺️

This is the remaster i didn't know i needed so badly

Rented Lion King on SNES back in the day. Never got past the second stage I think.

@retro_player_22 i know all that. Im confused as to what version their remastering?

@joey302 Epic! I bow to you good sir, and aspire to be you. *tips hat

I still think the SNES/Genesis era is most likely my fave gaming generation. 3DS nearly beat it by having SNES/Gen games, plus remasters, and series continuations....

I still debate weather 3DS beat or tied it. Switch is gonna be the same I believe. Lol

Maybe this is what the SNES controller is meant for?l

My childhood! Although if it is genesis Aladdin I will cuss up a blue storm. Escaping the cave of wonders and the final battle should have given me grey hair at 8 years old.

Edit: Dangnabbit.

Also, anyone else replay, or let Aladdin stand still, in the market just to hear the music over and over?

The movie is one of my favorite Disney soundtracks of all time, and chiptuning it made it even better.

I realize I’m in the minority here but I thought Aladdin snes was far superior to the genesis game. The platforming felt way better and I thought overall it was a better interpretation of the character. Aladdin wouldn’t be chipping soldiers to bits with a sword he’d be swinging from clothesline’s pouncing goons stupid is what he’d do! Much better music in snes in both games to. Even still this is a great release whatever we get. Also yes jungle book would fit nicely here. That game was tough as nails by the way!

If they're putting Aladdin and The Lion King together, why not throw in The Jungle Book as well and make it the full Virgin Disney Games collection?
Though I'm not certain how many unique versions of The Jungle Book Virgin made. I'm pretty sure SNES was a unique version, possibly Genesis as well. I think NES and GB were another game, and SMS and GG was another still.

@Dm9982 the snes/Genesis battle was indeed an exciting, epic time for gamers- if you didn’t yet, you OWE it to yourself to read the “Console Wars” Which tells the story of how Sega caught up to Nintendo in market with the Genesis! Great book.
The 3DS has its share of classics no doubt but I feel the Switch with its sheer amount of classic games now available has overtaken the 3DS by now by far.
Yea It’s a great week for us Aladdin fans with this game announcement and the release of both Aladdin movies in iTunes which I just grabbed tonight! 😊 Robin Williams still makes me laugh as the Genie still all these years later! 😁

I enjoyed both versions back in the day, thought the Genesis ones felt more like an animated feature. Modern tech could really make them look stunning

@Wavey84 omg.... chip n dale.... man I miss all the old NES/SNES Disney games. Shame we didn’t get the Saturday Morning cartoon pack game on Switch....

My second greatest meme hope has now come true. This, along with the zero collection, makes this a very good day.

What?! This is incredible!!!

The GOG.com update is interesting... Sounds very similar to another Disney game that was recently delisted! Could more collections be incoming?

You had me at Aladdin.

I may be the weird guy that wants BOTH the Genesis and SNES versions of ALADDIN. The SNES version had some great platforming and both soundtracks are top notch.

Clever idea both have had movies out this year and this is infinitely more appealing than a big budget tie in game. Which in the 3D era is rare to see a decent example of.

Not something I’d buy but glad to see this kind of thinking.

Another confirmation that we will never get a proper retro library a la Virtual Console on the Switch.

Would also want Hercules with the package.

I am so excited about these games, I love them, especially the Genesis versions. I would like to have Jungle book here in this collection as well. Another Disney collection could have Mickey Mouse games (Castle of illusion, World of illusion, Mickey Mania..)

YES.

THANK YOU.

Give me ALL OF MY CHILDHOOD GAMES remastered.

I will pay.

The Megadrive version of Aladdin was amazing and visually spectacular for it's time, I would really like to play that one again. Actually a lot of the Disney games were great back then and particularly on Sega's side

Give me Super Metroid in shiny HD pixels please.

I've heard nothing but good things about these games so assuming this rumour is true (which should be confirmed/denied within a couple of hours) I'll more than likely pick this up!

Omg this is possibly the best news I've ever woken up to.

I've always wanted these to come to virtual console but for licensing issues I didn't ever think it would happen.

Almost seems to good to be true to be honest lol

Really hope the new ones will show up on gog and not just be a console release :/

That's it, put two of the hardest platforming games of the 90s and loads of people will buy them for nostalgia. Then realise oh god games were unforgiving back in the day

Remaster everything so I can relive all of my adolescence, but these are two great Megadrive (Genesis) games.

If remasters keep coming why haven't I seen Ecco the Dolphin on Switch yet?

@NotTelevision it better be the Genesis version there remaking, otherwise there won't be much point
tho Virgin made all the versions of The Lion King and the Genesis version Aladdin, so I gotta feeling it will that version, seeing I don't see any mention of Capcom on this

@Bunkerneath Dunno Aladdin on Genesis was a solid game
Lion King was a bit hard tho

This would be a very welcome surprise, if it's true. Fingers crossed.

I mean...I'd get it. I'd love to see both new HD graphics and OST, along with the original ones being available. Both games are great.

Can't wait until someone decides to remaster/reboot dignity, cleverness and compassion! Will buy in an instant!

Played both on my MegaDrive back in the days, I don't care for a remaster.
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so that is why i didnt find Aladdin and the King on GOG anymore...ok, so that proves the PC versions incoming

Two of the finest Disney games ever! Now, I just need QuakShot and I will be a happy bunn... duck.

This was... a tremendous surprise for me. I stared at the article in silence for, like, thirty seconds of uninterrupted disbelief. Even after reading. Heh. Ahem. A pleasant surprise!

I would be down for this. Only ever played the snes version of either of these. I hope they are not limited to the point alot of folk cant get hold of it as I'd snap this one up if it comes to the UK.

I've played both the SNES and Genesis versions of The Lion King, and of the two, I'd say the SNES version was better. It had better music that sounded like it came from the movie, and it had great-sounding voice clips, whereas the Genesis version did not have either.

If they are remastering this game, using elements from both versions, I hope they use the audio files from the SNES version.

Fun fact: the main devs of the SNES and Mega Drive versions of Aladdin thought the other game respectively was better.

Pretty cool. This may be nostalgia clouding my judgement and my fondness of the original movie, but I think Lion King SNES is still one of the best licensed games.

Never played Aladdin so this collection looks like a solid pick up.

Would love to see the snes star wars games remastered

Aladdin on Mega Drive was my first ever video game. I was 6 years old

Day one buy if true

Wow, these are some of the first games I played on PC. If the price is right...

I know it’s cheating but I’d really like it if we get the rewind feature in this set, as well as for the mega man zx collection that may happen. Aladdin snes isn’t too bad, I beat that one. Aladdin Genesis I’ve only played briefly so cant say but lion king is the harder game from what I can tell. I’m pretty sure jungle book on both consoles are another case of Aladdin, very different games. To me jungle book is the hardest of the three.

@Maboo All 3 games & with the Sega CD Soundtrack please if that ever ever happens - and toss in the Playstation 2 Ecco!

When Nintendo starts to get front box art status.

On topic: If this is actually remastered like Ducktales then I'm all in. Speaking of which they should release Ducktales remastered on Switch as well!

Great! It means the digital editions will be hugely overpriced. Games like this should be released as Limited Run games later so the physical obsessives can get what they want without those happy to be digital gamers being penalised.

They should've aligned them better with the film's release date (targeting it to the Lion King Last premiere last month. Was it last month?)

Amen to that, @joey302 !

Hope EB Games Canada puts up preorders soon!!!

@Francema I mean, they already missed Aladdin, and I think it was probably better to not fan the flames given how many people didn't want the live-action Lion King movie.

It's a bit of a bummer that The Jungle Book isn't included as well (even though I care about that IP the least).

I remember seeing a boxed (ahhh...) edition on PC back in the day with all three games on CD-ROM. I couldn't afford it though.

If Disney wants to capitalize on their properties does that mean Rogue Squadron is a possibility?

@TYRANACLES I agree, both games are good but Capcom's game suits Aladdin way better. I hope both are included (yes, I know the other one was made by Virgin, but still).

Never played Lion King on either system. I was a staunch believer that Genesis version of Aladdin was the better of the two games, until recently. I played the SNES version again, and I found it a much more enjoyable game. Way better platformer than the Genesis game. I think I was taken by the "cartoony" graphics and music of the Genesis game back in the day, but the SNES holds up in the area, but I found it was way more fun to play. But don't get me wrong, I still really like the Genesis version, but I like the SNES version just as much now.

Still waiting for preorders to go live?????

The Game Boy AND Super Game Boy versions are also included!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No SNES Aladdin makes me sad, although I never finished it admittedly. It was when I was still relatively new to gaming and kept getting my butt kicked in the segment with the flying carpet and lava and other such things. I don't actually know the name as it has been such a long time since I played, and I have never actually watched the film.

Wow. September and October are jam packed with releases. My poor wallet will be out of commission for the next few months 😂😂.

Fun fact: Both Aladdin and Lion King live action movies were released on this year 2019.

Okay, will the game feature Mena Massoud / Will Smith / Naomi Scott as bonus unlockable ? 😆

>skip to any part of the game

Start, A,B,B,A, A,B,B,A

SUPER Game Boy? Hold up, has there even been one compilation that even included a Super Game Boy version of... anything?

Preorder is live now and mine is ordered

Lol this is a rom grab with a gallery...I guess no different than a megaman legacy collection but...meh... I'm good.

Oh damn, not a remaster after all, just the roms.

The trailer confirms Capcom's game is not included. It doesn't look like they are remasters but ROMs running on an emulator.

https://www.trueachievements.com/n38792/lion-king-aladdin-remasters-release-date

Wait, there's no SNES Aladdin? That was the one that was actually good.

I was saying early today that I wouldn't buy this remaster, I have both games on Mega Drive, but now... man, depending on the price... It's 1080p, with museum, music player, a demo playable for the first time... No SNES version, though, which I consider inferior but still worth it.

I'll have to think hard.

Well this is a bit disappointing, I thought they were going to HD remastered both games like they did DuckTales Remastered and Castle of Illusion, instead it's just a collection of roms like the Disney's Afternoon Collection? Well at least it got physical copies unlike the other collections. I'm glad Capcom wasn't involve in this one, they would had put all the Lion King games as DLC and only included the Aladdin games on the cart.

@KingBowser86 That one was made by Capcom so it won't be included. They only included versions that were originally made by Virgin which is the Genesis Aladdin and Lion King. I'm surprise they didn't go all out and also include the SMS/Game Gear versions of Aladdin and Lion King as well since those look and play better than the Game Boy ones but then again those are probably made by different dev apart from Capcom and Virgin. Had they include the SNES version of Aladdin, then they also would had to include the SMS/GG version of those as well and the awful PlayStation version of Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure which was made by Paradox Development from Activision.

@retro_player_22 Weird if Capcom wouldn't play ball given the Disney Afternoon Collection.
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@Angelic_Lapras_King
"Even better, they're going to replace the sprites entirely and make the games look more like their live action remake counterparts! "

So, it will comes with Speechless by Naomi Scott , the Genie will have Will Smith version as well. 🤣

@Wavey84 Yeah it seems like an easy win for them, since they know the reputation of these games. Haven’t seen either of the two remakes, and I don’t even remember Aladdin that well. The Lion King I fell asleep through as a kid, but it’s a pretty good movie.

I would like to see an alternate ending where Simba just gorges himself on fruit in the jungle and returns to the kingdom 30 years later to find it is a horrible dystopia. Then he says “screw it” and returns to the jungle again to gorge on more fruit. The End.

too bad the graphics aren't completely remastered to look more like the cartoon.

the graphics weren't bad for back then but we should get better now. Oh well; may pick it up if the price is right ($15 bucks or so).

Any word on price?

Fantastic. I hope it’s reasonably priced

@jswhitfield8 If you watch the trailer closely at 0:18, you will see that the Genesis/Mega Drive version of Lion King is among one of the version. It's the one on the center bottom.

@RazumikhinPG Well now people can stop asking for them on the Sega Genesis Mini since we got roms of them on modern consoles soon.

The Sega Aladdin is junk. I'll stick with the ones I DLd on my SNES mini.

Awesome! I loved both of these games when I was younger.

I missed out on them as a kid because we didn’t have a Genesis or SNES. Sucks because I was born the year Aladdin (the movie) was released and The Lion King was my favorite movie for ages.

I’m making up for lost time.

This looks pretty cool! When it was said that it was going to be an HD remaster, I was under the impression that they would be using brand new hand-drawn graphics, so I'm kind of bummed that's not the case, but still, I think this is cool.

Always preferred SNES Aladdin, just had better level design for me and seems more playable now than back then.

The one made by Virgin for MD/Amiga/DOS etc, along with Lion King, I just cant get into nowadays. Just those games that you played a lot as a kid but when you boot them up now you lose interest after 10 minutes.

@retro_player_22 For 30 pounds...

Disney finally does something right! Oh man, I cannot wait for this one

Damn.

I was hoping for actual remasters.

Ahhh, dang! I know that the MegaDrive version of Alladdin is better (I've played it back in the day on my friend's MegaDrive and emulated it countless times), but I've grown up with the SNES version, and I really want it. On the other hand, Lion King versions are virtually identical (well, as far as you can overlook technical differences of the platforms). I understand all the difficulties of licensing, but still...

This makes me really happy since I love these two Disney animated films. And I always wanted to play these games.

Which versions?
Genesis/SNES is woefully vague in this specific regard!!
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@Pod No, Digital Eclipse are handling the remaster, with Nighthawk Interactive publishing at retail.

Mega Drive & Game Boy versions of Aladdin (as well as the trade show demo of the Mega Drive version), and SNES, Mega Drive & Game Boy versions of The Lion King. Game Boy versions also playable with their Super Game Boy enhancements.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/ko8ey8JCpP8

Genesis is a name used in North America. Is it so much callories wasted for the writer of this article to write "Genesis / Mega Drive" to make the rest of the world feel being included? Just 2 more words: Mega & Drive.

I'm disappointed that the SNES Aladdin isn't included, but this is still a welcomed surprise and a day one purchase for me

This collection will be day one for me.

I would prefer the Disney afternoon collection with the DuckTales and rescue rangers games.

I've never really played these. Not even tried roms if I'm correct but now will be my time!

Nice the lion king ill buy that..

I don't have good memories of these games on the mega drive... Quite the opposite lol. They would need to rebuild the hit boxes to make them enjoyable

I could play through Aladdin on the Game Boy without any flaws back in the day. My partner loved the The Lion King videogame. So at the right price, I might actually get this.

Used to be jealous of the Megadrive version. The snes version was great, but the Megadrive version was a better movie adaptation. And for the time the visuals looked like the movie. Can't wait!

Remastered? Hopefully they are both also updated, by this I mean - more Diversity, pushing modern agendas and not sitting on the sidelines in the modern day Cultural Civil War.

I feel they are wasting so much space on those Blu-ray disc/Switch cartridge, seriously a PS4 Blu-ray could potentially hold all the NES, Genesis, SNES, Game Boy, Game Gear, SMS, Turbo Grafx-16, and GBA Disney games even if all them were upscale to HD. These roms collection feel more like a ripoff when you think about it. Also I play both versions of Aladdin one on my Super Nt and the other on my Mega Sg and they look and run much better than what was seen on this trailer.

@retro_player_22 Blu-ray capacity is irrelevant to retro games being remastered and re-released. Blu-ray fits thousands of books. That doesn't mean that we have to destroy our libraries full of old and new books.

@Dm9982 Same age man with 3 kiddos myself. I'm super excited for this as well. I never did beat Lion King. I beat Aladdin on Genesis and that was the superior version of Aladdin in my opinion. I had the Capcom version on SNES too. I was super bias with Super NES back then, but even I had to admit that the Genesis port was better.

@EmmatheBest It's just a default color palette it appears. Doesn't seem to use the Super Game Boy's features in any meaningful way.

Too bad the GBC remake of the Game Boy game isn't here. Isn't a simple colorization like some GBC ports, but rather is a full graphical and audio makeover while maintaining the level layouts/themes, gameplay, and dialogue between levels.

Cool! Actually, other than the 2 major exclusive IPs and Cool Spot, these were the only platformers I completed of that generation.

I’m in xxxxxxxx

I remember that Lion King was an OK game, but Aladdin was great, had it on Mega Drive as a kid.

I remember playing Xmas 93 on mega drive while listening to nirvana in Utero! Wish time travel was possible I would go back and play Aladdin again and save kurt cobain xxx

@Cosats Not destroy it, preserve it.

Damn, wrong version of Aladin for me...
But I have to say, this is how a remaster should be done! Include the original version!
I woshedr so hard for that for the Links awakening remaster, but will not happen...

For those still sad because the SNES version is not included, the game is owned by Capcom, while Disney owns the rights to the Aladdin movie and characters, it was Capcom that made that game and they own the rights, Capcom can't sell the game without a permit from Disney, and Disney can't sell the game without a permit from Capcom, that's why so many videogames based on other forms of media go to limbo, they don't get a rerelease, and now, are removed from online stores.

The Mega Drive version however, is owned by Disney, so they can sell it whenever they want because they own both the movie and game rights.

This is great news. It once again shows that Disney is willing to provide the necessary licenses to rerelease their old games. Recently we've seen:

-Capcom's Disney Afternoon Collection
-Castle/World of Illusion on the Genesis/Mega Drive Mini
-And now the Aladdin/Lion King Collection

With that said, I'm not particularly interested in revisiting these games. They were decent for their time, but were always a case of graphics over gameplay.

Top bad its not a hd remaster

Look at the many comments here. This collection/remaster is surely wanted! I want it too

I was watching these two movies (the 2019 versions) in the theater this summer and I found myself thinking about these two games and wondering why we didn't get any video games with these two movies. It's as if they read my mind.

@dcamp335 it's manifestation. I'm sure a lot of people thought about it too. Combine those strong thoughts and it will become a reality

Gutted that it doesn't include the megadrive/genesis version of Lion King. The first game I ever got angrily frustrated at and also one of the first games I ever played...I remember it being a good game though.

@NotTelevision i very respectfully disagree! I loved the SNES version of Aladdin. I actually still have and play it. I'm thrilled this will be on the switch!!

Funny that a UK website only uses the name Genesis in this text.

Pricing is such a ripoff. 29.99 for the Genesis versions of Lion King and Aladdin + some variants? For 25 year old games?

Gosh you could get Doom I and Doom II for 4.99 (9.98 total). And those were way more relevant games than these two. And you know something is wrong when Bethesda is coming as a fair company!

For these games.....yeah they will stay in my SNES Mini

For some reason when I looked at the game covers, my mind immediately pictured them as VHS tapes.

With the Mega Drive Aladdin the old Pause ABBA ABBA better still work

Christ those games were ...a right bother on the SNES.
I completed them purely out of spite.

The giraffe level in the Lion King was a special kind of hell.

Fun and all, but on other devices there's the afternoon collection that contains many Disney games from yesteryear. Here's its just Aladdin and Lion king.

I grew up with the SNES version of Aladdin. SNES version included or no buy.

@Henmii The Disney Afternoon Collection contains 6 8-bit games. This contains 2 16-bit games, a second 16-bit version of one of them, 2 8-bit versions of the games, plus a bonus never-before-seen 16-bit tech demo. This seems like a fair comparison in value to me.

@BongoBongo123 Um, that version is included, although it's basically the same as the SNES version, anyway. The one that's not included is the SNES version of "Aladdin."

So is the SNES version Aladdin on here?

Disney: naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

$30 apparently.

@BulbasaurusRex,

Now that you mentioned it: The afternoon collection is a 8 bit collection. So yeah, that's different.

And now we can once again argue about the Sega and Super Nintendo versions of Aladdin all over again. I'm still on the Sega Genesis version's side, but I think the SNES version definitely has a better final boss.

EDIT: Wait, is the SNES version not included? That'd be strange.

@Patron