Aladdin

Aladdin
Download Aladdin and embark on a magical adventure through the enchanting world of Agrabah! Help Aladdin overcome challenges, defeat the evil Jafar, and win the heart of Princess Jasmine. Your wish for excitement is granted – play now!
a game by The Walt Disney Company, Virgin, Capcom, and Sims Co., Ltd.
Genres: Action, Arcade Classics, Platformer
Platforms: Amiga, PC, Sega GenesisGenesis, SNESSNES, GameBoy Color, Sega Master SystemSega Master System, GBA, NESNES, GameGear, GameBoy
Mode Single-player
Setting Agrabah, inspired by Disney's Aladdin film
Gameplay Side-scrolling platformer featuring jumping, running, and sword fighting
Graphics Hand-drawn animation (Genesis), Traditional sprite-based graphics (SNES)
Soundtrack Original soundtrack, including adaptations of songs from the film
Editor Rating: 8.7/10, based on 23 reviews
User Rating: 7.6/10 - 49 votes
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Aladdin
Aladdin
Aladdin

You know the story...boy meets girl, boy loses girl to evil sorcerer, boy vanquishes sorcerer and gets girl back. No, it's not Prince of Persia, it's Aladdin. This hand-held version of the Disney flick mimics Prince of Persia with some of its moves, but unlike the former, it's definitely for beginners only.

You've Got Three Wishes

As Aladdin, you run, jump, creep, crouch, and fight your way through the game's seven levels. Throughout, Aladdin has to navigate past obstacles and dodge the Sultan's guards. The game play for each level varies, and it's very different from the Genesis version. Some levels are like a steeplechase, with Aladdin leaping over barrels, across rooftops, and over pits. Others are Prince of Persia-style mazes, where Aladdin has to find keys, open doors, and escape from a labyrinth of passages.

Aladdin lives or dies by a simple damage system, and the only special items he can find along the way are food, keys, rocks to throw in the Palace, and Scarabs (continues). The strategy is in figuring out how to use Aladdin's various moves, which require different combinations of button presses. The only hard part about the game is mastering the moves. They're easy to learn, but not to execute, due to the Game Gear's sluggish controls.

Come to the Kasbah

Aladdin's graphics are beautiful. Nicely drawn backgrounds and beautifully animated characters highlight the action. The game also features extensive animated sequences that tell the story of the movie.

Soundwise, recognizable tunes from the flick jazz up the action. Hum along to Whole New World" and other awardwinning songs.

Like the Genesis version, this cart's definitely aimed at younger and beginning gamers. Intermediate or advanced players will sail through the game in an hour or two, though some levels, like the Palace, are pretty complicated. It would have been better to spend less memory on the ani mated sequences and more on putting better game play into the cart.

One Step Ahead of the Bread Line

Although it's a great-looking game with some good moments, Aladdin's not gonna be what you've been wishing for unless you're a beginning gamer. A whole new world it ain't.

ProTips:

  • When youreach the Palace, run to the right as fast as possible to avoid being skewered by a guard.
  • The French Bread in the cavern is instant death,
  • Cruise through the Cave of Wonders in the upper area, because the lava jets spray out of the bottom.
  • If you fall into a hole, you lose a life. It's more important for you jump over the holes than to evade the barrels.
  • When you reach this Ion cranlspace in the cavern, tap Left twice on the control pad to run, then hit Button 1 to slide.

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Amiga

System requirements:

  • PC compatible
  • Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP
PC

System requirements:

  • PC compatible
  • Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP
Genesis

System requirements:

  • PC compatible
  • Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP
  • Game modes: Single game mode

Player controls:

  • Up, Down, Left, Right - Arrow keys
  • Start - Enter (Pause, Menu select, Skip intro, Inventory)
  • "A" Gamepad button - Ctrl (usually Jump or Change weapon)
  • "B" button - Space (Jump, Fire, Menu select)
  • "C" button - Left Shift (Item select)

Use the F12 key to toggle mouse capture / release when using the mouse as a controller.

SNES

System requirements:

  • PC compatible
  • Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP
  • Pentium II (or equivalent) 266MHz (500MHz recommended), RAM: 64MB (128MB recommended), DirectX v8.0a or later must be installed
GBC

System requirements:

  • PC compatible
  • Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP
Sega Master System

System requirements:

  • PC compatible
  • Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP
GBA

System requirements:

  • PC compatible
  • Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP
NES

System requirements:

  • PC compatible
  • Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP
  • P-200, 32 MB RAM
GameGear

System requirements:

  • PC compatible
  • Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP
Gameboy

System requirements:

  • PC compatible
  • Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP

Game Reviews

It's a classic story about a boy, a girl, and a Genie, and Capcom has translated it almost perfectly for the SNES. Although the game play is geared towards a younger audience, most SNES owners would be proud to make a wish and find this one on their shelves.

A Whole New World

The Grand Vizier Jafar has sinister plans for the kingdom of Agrabah, and those plans include a magic lamp with an all-powerful Genie inside. Also included in his wicked designs are the beautiful Princess Jasmine, who wants nothing to do with Jafar (or arranged marriages in general). Enter Aladdin, a young thief who becomes entangled in Jafar's plans and ensnared by Jasmine's beauty.

You must guide Aladdin through seven fairly easy run-n-fight action/adventure levels in a search for the lamp, and eventually for Jasmine. You'll take a roller coaster ride on a magic carpet, jump and swing your way through the market at Agrabah, save Abu inside a desert pyramid, and fight a whole host of heavies like the sultan's guards, archers, falling boulders, sand falcons, and snakes, snakes, snakes!

  • If you collect 10 Red Gems for every stage, you'll see a different ending, but you cannot use passwords or continue. Good Luck!
  • In the market scene, jump off the heads of people looking out of the windows to reach valuable power-up items like Red Gems and White Rugs.

    Aladdin's armed in this quest with...Apples? Well, actually, Aladdin uses the Apples to stun the guards, and then he jumps on their heads to get rid of them. Similar to the movie, there's no daring swordplay or chair-tossing heroics. Still, Aladdin does get to swing from any object that he can latch himself onto, like chains, lamps, and stalagmites. He also hangs (a la Prince of Persia) from the edges of most objects, such as cliffs and flying platforms. If you find White Rugs, you can jump off death-defying ledges and float to safety.

  • In the first cave of the second stage, just after the chest with the Scarab in it, you'll see a bat. Jump on the bat to reach a ledge, and then head right for a 1-up.
  • Jump off bats to snag Red Gems.

There are also 1-ups, Blue and Red Gems (Blues are worth one Gem, Reds are worth three), and Treasure Chests strewn throughout each stage. If you collect 100 Gems, you get an extra heart for your life bar. The Treasure Chests contain hearts, food to replenish your hearts, and gold Scarabs which whisk you to a bonus round at the end of the stage. In the bonus rounds, you spin the Genie of fortune to try and obtain more hearts, 1-ups, or continue credits.

It's in the Genies

The graphics in Aladdin are diminutive but clean. Although a larger main character sprite would have been nice, the lush, detailed backgrounds make up for it. The swinging, running and jumping are smooth, despite some slowdown against the final boss. Although the animation isn't as spectacular as those found in the Genesis version, there are some really humorous animations, like Abu almost losing it at a cliffs edge, or the Genie hamming it up in his lamp.

ProTips:

  • As you run through the molten lava caverns, remember that you can bounce off of any rock, including the dangerous-looking pointy rocks that bob up and down in the lava.
  • There's a Red Gem hidden in the clouds just before the exit to the first Genie stage.

The music features some songs from the movie ("A Whole New World," "Friend like Me"), but the rest of the background music is bland and forgettable. A digitized voice for the Genie would have made the sound a lot more entertaining.

To float, grab the Genie balloons inside the Genie's Lamp from below. Or, jump on them to spring to other hidden spots.

Controlling Aladdin is as simple as tossing Apples. It's one button to run, one to jump, and one to throw. The real challenge is landing squarely on an opponent's head, but you'll get the hang of it after some practice.

You Ain't Never Had A Game Like Me!

Great graphics and wonderful game play aside, this game presents no real challenge to the average gamer. It shouldn't take more than one afternoon of your time, especially with the inclusion of a password feature. It's a great time for kids under 12, though, who will thrill to the wonders of the Disney movie over and over again through this game. See if you can beat the evil doings of the Grand Vizier Jafar, then hand the game over to your little brother or sister, or your kids, and let them do some wishin' of their own.

Welcome to Agrabah, street rat! Prepare to enter a 16-meg game set in a "little city of mystery and enchantment." This ancient quest features 10 levels of animated video game adventure, the likes of which you've never seen on these or any other streets. Disney, Sega and Virgin have rubbed a magic lamp and transformed an ordinary Sega Genesis game into "a wondrous place for you and me".

A Whole New World

As usual, Disney's "one jump ahead of the slowpokes...one hit ahead of the flock." Using a revolutionary programming technique and help from a friend like Virgin, Disney animators transformed a Disney film into a video game format. "I can see that you're only interested in the exceptionally rare," so come closer and examine this multi-scrolling romp through Agrabah, the Desert, the Cave of Wonders and the Sultan's Palace. It closely mirrors the action in the original already-classic animated feature film Aladdin. The game also includes some brand-new scenery, such as the inside of the Genie's bottle. Bonus stages and bosses based on characters from the movie will make you want to quickly make way for Prince Ali, mighty is he, Ali Ababwa.

You play Aladdin, a street- rat, a diamond in the rough, in one-player action/adventure-style game play that includes many humorous twists and turns. Aladdin runs, jumps, ducks, tosses apples, swings a sword, climbs ropes, swings hand-over-hand across clotheslines and rides a magic carpet. Aladdin is, of course, trying to capture the heart of Princess Jasmine and foil the evil Jaffar. Jaffar and each of his henchmen are as delightful as Aladdin, each with their own highly amusing and original animations, including different weapons.

As beautiful as Aladdin is to look at, worthy friend, it's also a treat for your ears. Tunes from the movie, including "A Whole New World," "One Jump Ahead," and "A Friend Like Me", will have you "ready to genuflect, show some respect, down on one knee."

Arabian Nights

There's more... yes, so much more. For now, though, just come to "a land, a faraway place, where the caravan camels roam...come on down, stop on by, hop a carpet and fly... to another Arabian night," courtesy of the street rats at Disney, Sega and Virgin. "It's the finest merchandise this side of the River Jordan."

Conjuring up Disney's Aladdin for the Genesis took much more than three wishes. Three major-league companies -- Sega of America, Virgin Games and Disney Software -- teamed up to release this Genie from his bottle.

The Aladdin Trio

Sega, of course, owns the hardware and wields considerable marketing muscle. Virgin's ace programmers contributed a unique proprietary programming technique called Digi-cel, which enables game designers to transfer cel animation directly into a format used for video games graphics. This process directly converts graphics from animated movie cels into digital data, and it set up the canvas for Disney's brilliant artistic staff.

Disney Knows Best

The Walt Disney Animation Studios at the Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, Florida, enjoy international acclaim for the now-classic animated features of Beauty and the Beast, The Rescuers Down Under and Aladdin. Disney animation artists brought that skill and love for the art of animation to bear on Aladdin, the video game.

The graphics in Sega's Aladdin showcase the work of more than 15 Disney artists, some of whom actually worked on the Aladdin feature film. These artists created all of the game's sprite animation. It was a new experience for the crew, some of whom had never played a video game before. However, if there's one thing that Disney's proven over time, it's their transformation of 2D images into gorgeous 3D spectaculars.

Movie in a Game

Disney designed the game in the same manner that they would use to design a new movie. "To the character movements, we added subtleties that we've learned over the years," says Paul Curasi, Director of Animation Services. "This game contains a level of animation that's usually seen in movies, such as overlapping images or how a character's clothes and hair move when he runs." The results add character development, emotion and humor to the game's sprites. In fact, the Disney game designers even developed a "gag" track, similar to the one found in the animated picture.

The Disney creative crew also contributed other key ideas. "We know the characters very well", Curasi observes, "so we can determine the best movement for a particular character in a particular circumstance. For instance, we drew several variations of Aladdin's jump off a roof. Eventually, we decided one movement stood out as the most acrobatic, plus it worked best with the setting of the video game."

Also, sharp-eyed Aladdin movie fans will discover a host of new characters. Some were conceived during movie production but later scrapped. Others were conceived strictly for the game.

Sega Makes a Wish

The Aladdin story is timeless. Aladdin the movie is a surefire animated classic. Aladdin the video game looks poised to cast its own special brand of on-screen magic.

One of the greatest games of the 16-bit generation is Aladdin. The version I am talking about today is the one that was released for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. While the Super Nintendo version that was made by Capcom was a fine game, most people agree that the Sega version was where it was at.

Do You Trust Me?

The game manages to follow the plot of the movie perfectly. They have made some high-quality stills that tell the story. If you already know the story, you will like how close the game is. If for some strange reason you do not, you can learn all about it here. During this era, games were not as story-driven as they are now, especially licensed ones. This game though is very faithful to the movie it is based on.

Nice Moves, Street Rat!

It is impossible to talk about Aladdin without talking about the presentation of the game. I would class this as one of the best-looking games the console has to offer. Actual Disney animators were heavily involved with this game and it shows. The animation is some of the best you will ever see and the graphics are phenomenal. The character models are nice and large and each stage is based on a scene from the movie and has a ton of little background details that bring it to life.

To go along with these amazing visuals is a truly amazing soundtrack. It features some great original tunes, but it is the way the Mega Drive/Genesis brings to life the songs from the movie that really stands out for me. It does feature a tiny bit of voice acting as well which is “cool” as Aladdin would say.

A Whole New World

The gameplay is just as good as the presentation. This is an action platformer where the goal is to get to the end of each level. Sometimes you get to play an Abu mini game and there is a nice variety of stages. For example, some are more combat-heavy and others are more platform-based. My favorite stage is the one where you are trying to escape the Cave of Wonders on the Flying Carpet.

Aladdin can use his sword to defeat enemies, but he can also collect apples which he can use as a projectile attack. My only criticism of the gameplay is that this game has the “Virgin” screen snapping. For some reason during this era, games made by Virgin had this thing where when you turned from left to right the screen would snap. It is not game-breaking and you do get used to it, but it can be annoying.

Sega owners back in the 90s were spoiled for choice when it came to Disney games. Not only is Aladdin one of the best Disney games for the Genesis/Mega Drive. I would also say it is one of the best games on the console in general. It is a fantastic action platformer and one that I feel everyone needs to play through at least once. It is a fun game to play, it has a lot of variety to the levels and it is gorgeous to look at and sounds just as good too!

9

Final Score

Pros:

  • It captures the spirit of the movie very well
  • The game looks phenomenal
  • I loved the soundtrack
  • The gameplay is a lot of fun
  • I like how large some of the levels are

Cons:

  • The screen snapping thing can be annoying
  • There is no password or game save so you have to beat it in one sitting

I must confess, before I go on, that I haven't seen the Disney version of Aladdin. All nephews and nieces were unavailable at the time the film was on at our local Pally, and I was therefore unable to attend myself I know I could have gone anyway, but I just couldn't face it. I think it was the music that put me off. I just hated that song they kept playing on the radio. It brought me out in a rash just thinking about it. So mushy, so slushy, so blueberry pie. Aladdin is not set in mid-west America and that song just reeked of it.

And so to the game. It's a platform game. It's the sort of thing a console machine does very well and it's very reminiscent of the other big Virgin/Disney release. The Lion King. In fact, change the main character from a lion to a bloke with baggy trousers, a turban and a scimitar; change the scenery from a jungle to a market bazaar; add a few tweaks and there you have it. Even the bonus levels look and play the same. Another Disney endorsed, sure-fire seller.

Well, nearly. Perhaps that's too harsh. Platform games per se are very samey. You leap, you duck, you spin, you collect things, you get power ups, bonus levels and defeat end-of-level nasties. What really sets one platform game apart from another is really the tweaky bits, the polish, the gloss, what the character does when you don't touch the controls for a short while, whether he smiles when you do something good, how he dies. In all of the above. Aladdin (just like The Lion King) excels. It just oozes gloss and you get the feeling the developers polished it until they could see their faces in it. Of course, purists (or indeed, your average school boy) will tell you that it's heaps better on his Mega Drive, but as far as pc conversions go. this has no real failings.

Boom, boom - sheikh the room

It does (I am told) follow the plot of the film as closely as it can. and all the main characters can be found in the game in until form or another. Animation is good and Aladdin himself can run. crouch, leap, swipe with his scimitar, climb ropes and dos somersaults. The sprites themselves are quite large, pretty detailed and look very "Disney", so full marks here. In fact, the only real criticisms are that the perspective, is sometimes misleading (i.e. you think you can jump up onto a ledge, but it's either in front or behind you) and it's not that difficult. I know that this is probably aimed at I the younger end of the market, but most kids I know could complete this kind of stuff in a couple of hours.

There's not exactly much variation either. but this is more a failing of platform games in general so I can't really fault it much here either. The sound is good, there is plenty to do and you won't be disappoint ed with presentation, it's just not exactly full of surprises.

Come fly through a wonderous world of magic carpets and Arabian cities, while helping Aladdin as he tries to rescue the beautiful Princess Jasmine from the dastardly deeds of Jafar. This single player adventure filled quest gives you the chance to save Agra bah from the likes of the villainous magician Jafar. Throughout the game, you will experience many different challenges ranging from escaping the Cave of Wonders, to taking on and battling the sultan’s henchman, as well as, various desert creatures. Use weapons such as apples and a sword. You will also have the luxury of earning additional lives through various bonus rounds, but watch out, some bonus levels are not very giving. Your mission is to reach Jafar and destroy him before he marries the Princess and eliminates the Sultan for good. Are you brave enough to accept the challenges this game has to offer, or will you fall victim to Jafar’s power and let him marry Jasmine? Developed by Virgin Interactive, using Disney animation, released this action packed game in 2004 and it is compatible with SNES, Sega Genesis, Sega Mega Drive, Game boy and Game boy Color.

Last year s Disney film continued its magic on video game systems coming this fall or winter.

Take part in a wondrous tale of adventure as Aladdin slashes his scimitar against hordes of thieves, skeletons, palace guards, and giant scorpions! In this hair-raising adventure, Aladdin sets off in search of the Scarab, journeys through the Cave of Wonders, and now he must defeat the evil Jafar to win the hand of the beautiful Princess Jasmine!

It should be noted that the Genesis version of this game has been recreated with graphics created by Disney's animators using a new coding process! The scenes and characters are taken straight from the movie, including the Genie, Aladdin, Jafar, Rajah, Jasmine, and the Magic Carpet!

This award-winning title again takes its story from the hit animated film. There are more side-scrolling run-n-jump sequences on the Game Gear than there were on the Genesis, however, as you dash madly through the streets of Agrabah and across rooftops to the Cave of Wonders and a Magic Carpet ride. Look for new adventures inside the Tiger God and the Palace in your search for Princess Jasmine. Gorgeous background graphics and detailed, quick-moving sprites make this a magical adventure, indeed.

  • Manufacturer: Sega of America
  • Machine: Genesis

One of the best action games ever, this has incredible graphics and animation (thanks to the Digicel process), tons of humor, and, of course, great action.

  • Machine: Game Gear
  • Manufacturer: Sega/Genesis

Your wish is our command. Did you wish for Aladdin on Game Gear"? 'Cause that's what you're getting. You've got the lamp, the magic carpet and Princess Jasmine. Things are good. In fact, the only thing that might worry you - just a little - is that the most powerful and twisted guy in Agrabah wishes you were dead. But you're Aladdin. Don't let it get to you. Have a good time. Visit the Sultan's Palace. Check out the Cave of Wonders. And most importantly, teach Jafar something about the business end of a scimitar.

  1. Dodge flame bursts, burning lava and rocks on your magic carpet. In short-escape the Cave of Wonders before you become a shish kebab.
  2. It's come to this. Good vs. Evil. You vs. Jafar. Seem like a fair fight? Well, he's got the lamp. Then again, you're Aladdin. You'll figure something out.
  3. He's a cobra. A big cobra. And he's a little upset. Use that scimitar to let him know what's up. It's the only thing he'll understand, trust us.
  • Manufacturer: Virgin Interactive
  • Genre: action-adventure
  • Players: 1
  • Levels: 7
  • Save Feature: password
  • Difficulty: easy to medium

Welcome to Agrabah, city of adventure!

Where else can you find palaces and princesses, sultans and swords, magic lamps and a Cave of Wonders? Well - how about in the palm of your hand?

Sega of America gives you all this and more as our favorite scoundrel hits the streets again, ready to cause trouble, provoke soldiers, and steal the heart of the headstrong Princess Jasmine. Aladdin is back - and in rare form. This exceptional cart boasts phenomenal sound and graphics! It's almost like "playing" inside the movie! And even if you've been living under a rock and somehow missed Disney's full-length feature, you won't feel left out. The game follows the plot of the film and includes all the humor, romance, and adventure that made you fall in love with it in the first place.

But as they say, it's not what's outside that counts, it's what's inside. So how's the actual game? That's the best part: Aladdin actually does play as good as it looks!

The game is fast-paced and action-packed, with a unique combination of game styles. First, test your reflexes on high-speed chase scenes, then - if you survive - put your brain to work on the maze stages.

There's something for everyone in Aladdin.

  • Machine: SNES;
  • Manufacturer: Capcom;

It may not have the Digicel process, but the graphics in the SNES version aren't too shabby. And what it lacks in extra animation, it more than makes up for with smooth moves and top-notch game play. The only problem, in fact, is that there's not enough game play - you should be able to blow through most of the game very quickly, although the final boss will give you some trouble. It's even better than the Genesis one!

But if the marketplace has you down, and you're pulling out your hair over the Genie's lamp, step right up. Have I got a story for you...

  • Machine: Genesis;
  • Manufacturer: Sega of America; Virgin Interactive

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Aladdin But Were Afraid to Ask

Everything you've heard about the Genesis Aladdin is true - it's got fantastic graphics, unbelievable animation, and terrific game play, too. So while you want to play it to admire the Digicel process that made the as-close-to-real-cartoons-as-you're-likely-to-get graphics possible, it presents a whole new world, if you will, to explore.

  • Manufacturer: Sega
  • Machine: Genesis
  • Theme: Action
  • Release: 1993
  • No. of Levels: 10+

People say:

9

What happened to the Genesis!?! Suddenly, all the latest titles are some of the best ever seen! This cart has got to be seen to be believed! The animation is absolutely flawless, making it look just like the animated movie - literally! The slapstick humor of the movie is also retained. For example, when the guards run across hot coals, he jumps from toe-to-toe! Keep this up and who knows what will come up next!

8

It looks like it's going to be a good year for the Genesis. Aladdin takes many ideas from side-scrollers and turns it into a slapstick game everyone can enjoy! The sound effects are right on the money and the animation has yet to be rivaled. No other game comes close when comparing animation. The only problem with the game is the jerky scrolling that can be annoying for awhile, but soon you'll forget it's there.

9

Let's hear it for Virgin! This game is a masterpiece! The animation is second to none plus the little Disney touches to the backgrounds and characters make this cart a visual extravaganza. The sounds and music are also top-notch, with lot of emphasis on theme and atmosphere. This cart also plays as good as a Mario or Sonic. Incredible controls and a variety of techniques make this cart one of the hottest.

8

There are many games based on Disney stuff. While many don't succeed (and few do), Aladdin sets a new standard with its graphics that are so real, you'd think you were controlling characters in the movie itself! There are several levels to be conquered, and they are big enough to keep you entertained for many repeat playings! However, the control was a bit frustrating. Still a good game, though.

  • Machine: Genesis; Sega;
  • Manufacturer: Virgin Interactive

Hold on to your magic carpet, gang - you're in for one wild ride! Sure there was lots of hype at CES, sure three of the top names in the entertainment biz are involved, but we still had to see for ourselves if Aladdin was all it's cracked up to be. Is it ever! Without a doubt, Aladdin will go down as one of the best action games of all time. We're talking history, folks!

What makes Aladdin so great? It's not any one thing; it's the sum of all its different features. For example, the graphics and animation are incredible, making full use of Virgin Interactive's revolutionary new "Digicel" process - simply put, a memory-sensitive way of cramming in more character sprites. With Digicel, Virgin could use tons of character frames specially created by Disney's crack staff of animators. The result? Heroes and villains that look and move exactly us they did in the movie. Aladdin also stays true to the original story, straying only briefly to accommodate the video-game format. There's also a lot of humor - we've never laughed so hard at a game that we actually liked! So if a genie offers you three wishes, use the first for world peace and the second for infinite riches, but save the third for Sega's Aladdin!

The Cast

Aladdin: The hippest kid in Agrabah. Now that he's got the lamp, he can have anything he wants - except for the one thing he does want... Princess Jasmine.

Jasmine: Sure, she's a damsel in distress, but she's not your typical video-game airhead. She's not afraid to speak her mind or stand up for herself, especially when it comes to Aladd - uh, I mean, Prince Ali.

Genie: He's got a soft spot for Aladdin and Jasmine and will do all he can to help them. He's got mighty cosmic power - but an itty-bitty living space.

Jafar: The evil vizier won't stop until he has power over everything on the planet! Can even a hero as noble as Aladdin hope to end his fiendish plans?

  • Manufacturer: Capcom
  • # of players: 1
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Available: November 1993
  • Number of Levels: 6
  • Theme: Action

For years Jaffar searched for the secret of the lamp. After many years, he had finally succeeded in piecing together the two sections of the ancient scarab. This magical item led him into the desert to the cave of wonders. A huger tiger's head rose from the ground and warned that only a man, pure of heart, a "diamond in the rough", may enter. Because Jaffar couldn't enter, he searched for the man who could - Aladdin. This cart follows the fantastic Disney movie as you guide the hapless thief to a life of happiness and love with the help of a powerful genie and Aladdin's pet Abu.

The magic of Disney continues as the popular animated feature makes a fantastic debut on the Genesis.

Take on the role of Aladdin and save the beautiful Princess Jasmine. The evil Jafar has taken her prisoner and you must go through many perils to rescue her. Only then will she be yours.

This is one of the best games to ever come out for the Genesis. The total feel of the film has been reproduced with smooth character animation and a wonderful movie soundtrack. All the characters, including the enemies, have funny animations. It's as much fun to watch as it is to play. You may see some familiar Disney characters if you look carefully.

  • Theme: Action
  • Release: 1994

People say:

8

While the animation may pale in comparison to the Genesis version, this cart shouldn't be overlooked. Its graphics and music are top-notch, and the control is pretty good (except when you jump on an enemy). This game will keep most players working at it, as it's tough, but not impossible. Aladdin suits the movie just fine. The later levels are really neat. This is a good action game for Super NES owners.

8

What can I say about a game that is made by Capcom and features Disney Characters from a blockbuster movie? Excellent! Every aspect of the game impressed me from the beginning to the end. The animation is as smooth as it could be, the sound followed the movie to a tee, and the game play couldn't be better. Whether you liked the movie or not, this cart is definitely worth a thorough play through.

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As a big animation fan, I am very impressed with the work put into this game. It's very difficult for any company to translate a movie into an excellent video game, but Capcom has definitely delivered the goods with great game play, awesome graphics and a very impressive soundtrack. The levels are long, but not endless. The humor of the film has even been added with occasional appearances from Genie. Cool game!

8

Nice game! Superb control. It's a little hard to get the hang of it at first, but once you do, you will be all set! The graphics and sounds are really fantastic, and the animations are very exceptional. My only gripe about this one is that it's a tad on the easy side (a little too easy). Other than that, this version of Aladdin is great! This would be a great game for the younger gamers. Good job Capcom!

  • # of players: 1
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Available: May 1994
  • No. of Levels: 7
  • Theme: Action

Aladdin is a street rat who has no home or money. He lives day to day with his monkey Abu. One day the palace guards catch Aladdin and put him in the dungeon. He escapes and finds a magic lamp with a genie inside. Thus begins the tale of Aladdin. Aladdin is for the Game Gear and is based on the smash hit movie by Disney. The levels are comprised of scenes straight from the movie. The chase sequences are neat and the rug ride is spectacular. This is one game to watch for this year!

Courtesy of Capcom, Disney's biggest animated hit movie to date is coming to the SNES's small screen, so make a wish and get ready for a whole new world of adventure.

Prince Ali

If you haven't seen the movie, see it! In the meantime, here's the story. Evil Jafar has stolen the lovely Princess Jasmine. Street thief, Aladdin, and his faithful monkey companion, Abu, are trying to rescue Jasmine from Jafar's clutches in seven levels of enchanting action and adventure. Their search takes them through the streets of Agrabah, across the Desert, into the Sultan's dungeons, through the Cave of Wonders and more.

This side-scrolling one-player game captures the look and feel of the original animated movie, including Disney-approved graphics that feature the movie's characters -- Aladdin, Jasmine, lago, Abu, the Magic Carpet and, of course, the Genie -- as well as a nasty horde of Jafar's cohorts. Cinematic storyline sequences follow the movie's plot to heighten the game's action.

No game based on Aladdin would work without the hit music from the movie, and this version of Aladdin includes, "Never Had a Friend Like Me," and "A Whole New World." Humming along is half the fun.

Your Wish is Our Command

Disney and Capcom are prepared to make all your video game wishes come true with Aladdin. Join them for adventure beyond your wildest imagination.

Street rats and riff & raff gather round. One of your own is about to make video game history thanks to the magic of Disney, Virgin Games, and Sega. Disney's Aladdin is one of the most beautiful video games to date.

A Whole New World

Disney's licensed many of their gorgeous animated characters to different companies for translation into video games. This Genesis version of Aladdin, however, marks Disney's first foray into actual design of a video game. In tandem with Virgin Games, and using a special new design process called Digi-Cel, Disney animators have designed the animations and moves throughout Aladdin -- and it shows!

ProTips:

  • Don't forget that Aladdin can swing across ladders and ropes to cross difficult areas.
  • Search for this Merchant in any of the levels. He'll sell Aladdin 1-ups and other goodies. Remember to collect gems, so you'll have the cash to purchase the goodies.

Make Three Wishes and Call Me in the Morning

Aladdin was nothing more than a lonely Street thief who struggles through the streets of Agrabah trying to survive. All that changed the day he met the lovely and mysterious Princess Jasmine. Now evil Jafar's kidnapped the Princess, and Aladdin and his faithful sidekick Abu the monkey have a journey ahead of them fraught with peril. The game's story line closely follows that of the animated Disney movie classic (and if you haven't seen it, you should).

Absolutely the first thing you'll notice when you conjure up Aladdin on your Genesis are the gorgeous graphics. The background scenery closely replicates classic Disney animation. Aladdin and all of the other characters in the game are animated with a smooth, fluid quality that's not been seen before in a video game. Each of the villains has their own amusing and entertaining animations, from the Snake Charmer to the Sultan's Guards. Aladdin himself has so many different glances, expressions, and moves that he's a constant delight to watch. Cinematic sequences between levels highlight the action.

  • Try to hit the button just after Jafar's face flashes to have the best chance of getting a bonus treat.
  • You can often reach seemingly impossible spots in the Desert by jumping on palm trees.
  • To defeat the Agrabah boss, stand on the top platform, leap the stones he tosses, and then toss an Apple at him. Repeat until he's done for. If you run out of Apples, there are more at the bottom of the screen.
  • In the Desert, stand behind the column on the right to get sucked up to a hidden Merchant.
  • Beware! When the Skeletons explode in the Sultan's Dungeon, their flying bones can damage Aladdin.

To add to the movie-quality ambiance, the game's been scored with original tunes from the flick, such as "Whole New World" and "You've Never Had a Friend Like Me." Although it's fun to hum along with the music, the tunes and the digitized character voices are not top notch.

  • To escape from the Desert, you've got to chase the Scarab across the sands. You'll find it first at the base of a tower of blocks, on the right-hand side. Then, it moves to a cave near the outhouses. Enter the cave from the right. Finally, it hovers near the exit to the Desert.

Prince Ali, Mighty Is He

Gameplay is simple, yet elegant. Aladdin's easy to control as he walks, runs, jumps, climbs, somersaults, and sword-fights his way through the streets of Agrabah, across the Desert, through the Sultan's Dungeon and the Cave of Wonders, on a Magic Carpet Ride, and even through the halls of Jafar's .Palace. In each level Aladdin has a different task, from searching for magic flutes, to tracking down the Scarab, to finding the magic lamp that holds the Genie. The game is also sprinkled with bonus rounds, including a Genie slot machine and several rounds where you play Abu and fend off falling pots.

You can't get past certain areas in the Cave of Wonders unless you hack statues to make hidden platforms appear.

To defend himself from Jafar's evil hoards, Aladdin fights hand-to-hand with a sword and collects Apples along the way to toss at his foes. Despite adjustable challenge, advanced video game genies won't break a sweat even on the toughest setting. Each level, though, is lengthy and filled with unusual twists and turns in the action to challenge intermediate and beginning gamers, and to keep experts entertained.

  • In the Escape from the Cave of Wonders, don't let the boulders even clip your heels or you're done for.
  • Take a clue from the Genie's hand! It's pretty easy to figure out.
  • Climb the Genie's hands to get to the upper reaches of the lamp.
  • Beware of the flames in the Sultan's Palace.

Magic Carpet Ride

Hard-core gamers won't bust any callouses or find their gaming skills challenged by this game, but most won't care. Aladdin's breakthrough animation and all the fun surprises waiting throughout the game make it an enjoyable play for anyone. Prince Ali, mighty is he, Ali-ababwa, is going to take us all for a Magic Carpet Ride to remember.

Disney’s Aladdin is a side scrolling platform game based on the animated movie with the same name.

The game loosely follows the story of the movie; Aladdin is a young thief, tricked by the evil Jaffar into stealing a magical lamp so he can summon its genie and make it grant his wishes. Along the way, Aladdin falls in love with princess Jasmine and eventually must save her and the kingdom from Jaffar. There is an introduction, and there are also some dialogues in-game, but it is much more enjoyable if you already know the story. Otherwise it can be a bit confusing and much less fulfilling.

The gameplay can be described as “pure platforming”. Controlling Aladdin, you must jump, vault and swing from ledges in order to reach the end of the level. On the way you will encounter various enemies, from barrel throwing goons to bow wielding thugs. You can defeat them by throwing apples which you collect throughout the game or by jumping on them in a very Mario-like way. Some enemies are not that easy to defeat, as you must first stun them before you can jump on their heads, or you will lose a heart.

Everything you need to know is at the top of the screen. On the left you have the number of continues left and Aladdin’s current life (measured in hearts), while on the right you have the number of apples and the number of gemstones you have collected. To replenish these, you must do a bit of searching, as these power ups can be hidden in barrels or vases simply left in plain sight. Of course, some of these can turn up empty, as well. There is also a golden scarab to be found in each level, and this grants you a bonus once you reach the end, such as extra hearts or extra lives.

The graphics are top notch and very detailed. There is even a little monkey that does nothing but follow you around, just for that extra bit of detail which can make the game really stand out. The sounds also contribute to the overall appeal with tiny bits of voice acting and music that fits the scene.

Disney’s Aladdin is a high quality game, although it can be considered a bit short than other similar games. Still, that doesn’t make it any less enjoyable; it just leaves you wanting more.

Disney’s Aladdin features:

  • Great graphics and sound
  • Smooth platforming gameplay
  • Story follows that of the very popular movie

Disney's Aladdin is a video game released in five different versions, one for each platform: Sega Mega Drive, Super NES, Sega Master System, Game Boy and NES. The game is based on the video series from 1992.

The game for Mega Drive/Genesis was released in 1993 by Virgin Interactive and SEGA. The game was well-known at that time for the graphic elements featured. It is said a big team of developers worked for three months to code the game, which today would be lot for a game of this kind.

As in many other games from the same period, Aladdin - the main character - has to make his way through levels, which were based on locations seen in the movie. The streets and rooftops of Agrabah, the Sultan's dungeon and the Cave of Wonders are all featured in the Mega Drive/Genesis version of the game.

Aladdin can attack from long range with apples and can trade gems (which need to be collected in advance) for lives. From close range he can attack with a scimitar. If the player manages to find Genie or Abu, he will receive bonus rounds. The bonus round after the player finds the Genie is a game for apples, gems or extra lives, and can be played until Genie runs out of tokens or lands on Jafar. In the bonus rounds of Abu, the player gets to control the little monkey. In this level there are several bonus items falling from the sky, which have to be caught by the monkey, without it touching unwanted objects, such as pots and rocks.

The version for Super Nintendo was a bit different, and was published by Capcom in the same year. However, the game was released in Europe in the beginning of 1994. The main character is not equipped with a scimitar as in other versions. He has to attack enemies by jumping on them (like in Mario). However, the player can still throw with apples in this version. As in the Mega Drive/Genesis game, the story follows the one in the movie. Aladdin becomes a prince, after being a street rat in the beginning. There is an extra challenge in the game, when Aladdin has to find 70 red diamonds. It is not mandatory to collect all of them in order to finish the game, but in the final credits the number of collected diamonds is mentioned.

Aladdin was received extraordinary at that time, winning the Best Genesis Game of 1993 award, offered by Electronic Gaming Monthly. The Best Animation was another award Disney's Aladdin won. Aladdin is reviewed all over the internet with 5 out of 5 stars, and is considered one of the best games of that period.

Only the game developed for Super Nintendo was sold in over 1.75 million copies worldwide, which is a lot considering how many Nintendo consoles were sold in that period.

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    Justin Garcia CoolDuelist said on Forum:

    I am going to agree with everything said in the Description, The Graphics are Breath Taking. But I feel that I must say.......more like warn you about a specific fact that has not been said and is crucial. The level Sultan's Dungeon is Extremely annoying and if your not much of a gamer is extremely hard. Although the rest of the game is easy with maybe a few challenges to make the game enjoyable, this is the only level that is no fun, annoying and hard. Of course, this level isn't the only one that might be hard, but at least they're fun to play. This game is cool though. Recommended by me JGCD!

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    jake said on Forum:

    if you like this game, try the super nintendo version of aladdin, its basically exactly the same game with graphic and gameplay improvements and it is also much easier. Before yall say wheres the download link, game fabrique is a sega genesis site only.