Aladdin, The Jungle Book & The Lion King Re-Released On PC
Disney have re-released three classic 16bit retro video games, The Jungle Book, Aladdin and The Lion King on PC, exclusively through GOG. These games are available for $9.99/£6.99 each, though there is a 10% discount until the 8th August on each game and there is also a bundle of all three with a 33% discount.
These are playable on Linux, Mac and Window, while they aren’t remastered, they have been upgraded to work with new operating systems and the Aladdin version is based on the Genesis/Amiga/DOS version, rather than the PC one.
Here are the details:
Previously unavailable to modern gamers, all three titles have been meticulously updated to be compatible with modern operating systems while preserving the original graphics, sound, and gameplay. Each game is available separately for $9.99 USD ($8.99 with launch discount), or together as a discounted bundle for $19.99.
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.
Of course, no mention of these revered platformers would be complete without a nod 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.
Disney Interactive made its DRM-free, GOG.com debut in October, 2014, and together they have re-released over a dozen must-play classics, including Star Wars™: X-Wing Special Edition, Star Wars™: TIE Fighter Special Edition, Star Wars™: Rogue Squadron, and Sam & Max Hit the Road, to name just a few of the titles that have become staples of the GOG.com catalog.
No details have yet been announced if these game will be re-released on other platforms like Steam or on consoles like the PS4 and the Xbox One. Disney Interactive have been re-releasing many classic games on PC lately, such as Star Wars Rogue Squadron. Personally I’d love to see these brought to all systems, now which one should I replay first?