Excerpts from the Lion King Video Game Instruction Manual for Sega Genesis (1994)

Excerpts from the Lion King Video Game Instruction Manual for Sega Genesis (1994)

By Dave Woehrle

Pressing down diagonally on the D-Pad while Simba is running causes him to tumble into a ball of extended teeth and claws, damaging some things in his path. Some areas are only accessible when Simba rolls into them.

Some monkeys get confused when Simba roars and may change the direction of their toss.

Stretched elephant hide can really boost your jump, but one too many times can ruin your ride.

The Vultures love to attack you with a swoop, so try to get up high and turn the tables on them.

The gorilla packs a pretty powerful punch! If only there was a way to throw those coconuts back at him! (Here’s a hint: try rolling!)

To increase the Roar Meter, Simba needs to eat Blue Beetles.

If Timon picks up any of the bad bugs, the bonus round will end.

When Simba is riding the ostrich, duck under and jump over the birds nests. Jump off the ostrich’s back during mid-jump to find extra goodies.

Don’t linger too long on some of the crumbly bones or you’ll be in trouble.

Plain Beetle: Restores half of Simba’s health.

Patterned Beetle: Restores all of Simba’s health.

Circle of Life: Allows one more Continue in the game when all Simba Chances have been lost.

Avoid the dripping hot lava. It’s not exactly a beauty bath.

Remember: You can reset the ROAR, JUMP and SLASH buttons on the Options menu.