Description

"Disney's Aladdin" for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is a platformer game developed by Virgin Games and released in 1993. The game is based on the popular Disney animated film "Aladdin," which follows the story of a young street urchin who discovers a magic lamp and unleashes a genie who grants him three wishes. Players control Aladdin, navigating through various levels that mirror scenes from the movie, including the bustling marketplace of Agrabah, the Cave of Wonders, and the Sultan's palace. The gameplay focuses on jumping, climbing, and dodging obstacles while collecting apples to throw at enemies and gems to increase the player's score.

Significant in its development, "Disney's Aladdin" for the NES was part of a unique situation where different versions of the game were developed for different platforms; the NES version was developed separately from the more well-known Genesis version, which was created by Capcom. This resulted in differences in graphics, gameplay, and even some level designs between the versions. The NES version is noted for its challenging gameplay and was praised for its faithful rendition of the film’s graphics and music, considering the hardware limitations of the NES. It remains a beloved classic for fans of Disney games and the NES console, showcasing the ability to adapt cinematic stories into engaging interactive experiences.