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General discussionThree of Disney's most treasured 16-bit platformers return, exclusively on GOG.com(311 posts)(311 posts)
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Posted August 04, 2016
Embrace your adventurous inner child with The Lion King, Aladdin, and The Jungle Book!

Good stories never fall out of style. And if someone knows how to tell a proper fairytale, that's got to be Disney. Today, three of their most celebrated, charming platformers of yore based on such tales are coming back, exclusively on GOG.com. Disney Aladdin, Disney The Lion King, and Disney The Jungle Book are all household names that still captivate our imagination, decades after we got introduced to their cinematic and videogame worlds.

That's why GOG.com and Disney heave teamed up to bring these beloved classics of the 16-bit era to a new generation of gamers and Disney fans. All three titles have been meticulously updated to be compatible with modern operating systems while preserving the original graphics, sound, and gameplay.

Developed during the golden age of platformers, Disney Aladdin, Disney The Lion King, and Disney The Jungle Book established themselves as hallmarks of the genre, earning the praise of fans and critics alike for over two decades. That was due in no small part to their groundbreaking visuals. With the advent of Digicel technology, hand-drawn cels from Disney's animation team brought the characters to life with a level of vibrancy that was unparalleled at the time, and remains impressive today. Just look at how adorable little Simba looks when he roars at his enemies!

Return to these beautiful worlds, full of that unmistakable Disney charm and wondrous sense of adventure. <span class="bold">Disney Aladdin</span>, <span class="bold">Disney The Lion King</span>, and <span class="bold">Disney The Jungle Book</span> are available now, DRM-free on GOG.com and you can get them for 10% off individually, or for 33% off as a <span class="bold">bundle</span> of heartwarming joy until August 8, 12:59 PM UTC!


https://www.youtube.com/embed/LBbx41UaHVI
Post edited August 04, 2016 by maladr0Id
Posted August 04, 2016
Didn't play these, but TARZAN. Oh I loved Tarzan. Price is up there, but not horrible.

I'll get it when I clear up some of my backlog. (pokes Bastion and Trails, among others)
Posted August 04, 2016
Wonderful releases! I played all these games back in the day, I'm sure it'd be a great experience to replay these games once again. Wishlisted for now.
Posted August 04, 2016
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madammina: Didn't play these, but TARZAN. Oh I loved Tarzan. Price is up there, but not horrible.

I'll get it when I clear up some of my backlog. (pokes Bastion and Trails, among others)
..ill never be able to clear my backlog
Posted August 04, 2016
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igrok: Just because you had a console 20 years ago doesn't mean that DOS versions of the same games are automatically inferior.
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ReynardFox: No, but the empirical evidence of me having played each game on both PC and console says to me that they are.
What console did you have, if I may ask? Because I've got my own empirical evidence of me playing both the PC and Mega Drive versions and finding them equivalent.

It seems like the SNES version was actually different in some respects to the other ones, though.
Posted August 04, 2016
I've got an idea! Why don't you (GOG) negotiate for the movies to be released in the "Movies" section as well? That'd certainly make a great purchase! :D

Yeah, I know, I know. But now that Disney is onboard, perhaps one could make use of that business relationship (someday).
Post edited August 04, 2016 by Nicole28
Posted August 04, 2016
I've literally spent half my childhood playing these 3 games! :D
But looking at those price tags, I'll just wishlist for now... O_o
Posted August 04, 2016
Hey...

Freddi Fish 2 is 16-bit... I think...

That might fit well with these...
Posted August 04, 2016
Good memories.... :)
Posted August 04, 2016
WOW! This was certainly not what I expected at all! Thanks GOG!
Posted August 04, 2016
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ReynardFox: No, but the empirical evidence of me having played each game on both PC and console says to me that they are.
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muntdefems: What console did you have, if I may ask? Because I've got my own empirical evidence of me playing both the PC and Mega Drive versions and finding them equivalent.

It seems like the SNES version was actually different in some respects to the other ones, though.
the differences are small
http://retro-sanctuary.com/Comparisons-The-Lion-King.html
mostly the usual

color sound and parallax scrolling
Posted August 04, 2016
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tinyE: I didn't even know these were games. :P
Likewise.

They have a distinct "Titus The Fox" look and feel to them. Unfortunately I'm not a fan of Disney pablum, though their continue monkeying with copyright law is also part of that.
Posted August 04, 2016
I guess everyone was expecting "Bethestartation III - The Backlog Dumpening" because of QuakeCon, so this comes as a surprise. Nice that these games are here. but...

Daaaaayum, dem pricetags!!!!

I can see myself coughing up $10 for a 20 years old game if it's a bona-fide classic like System Shock or if considerable work went into remastering them (like System Shock). But this is a little too much, despite brand recognition. Thank God for sales. though!
Posted August 04, 2016
Great releases. I also think they're too expensive though. $5.99 per game would have made much more sense to me, but I guess it is Disney isn't it (publishers have final say in the price).

The DOS versions are probably inferior, but what do you expect GOG to do about that? :-P Feels like a broken record discussion.

Anyway, still hoping Curse of Monkey Island shows!
Posted August 04, 2016
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snowkatt: the differences are small
http://retro-sanctuary.com/Comparisons-The-Lion-King.html
Yeah, but the PC-DOS version is not included in this comparison.
Posted August 04, 2016
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rodrolliv: Okay, you got the first Lion King game but what about any of the the sequels?
Who did this game? It's hilarious!

"Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another."
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