Additionally, while Aladdin had apples for stunning on the SNES, now hurling fruit will damage opponents completely, effectively granting Al a gun. This is another platformer, but Aladdin has become blood-thirsty, and he’s gained a sick scimitar. On the other side, we’ve got Aladdin for Genesis. Roll credits, move on to the next Capcom blockbuster. There are a pair of magic carpet rides for some dangerous/bonus variety, and, in the end, Jafar must be defeated by head-vaulting. Aladdin jumps, swings, and bops over enemies, and the most common monster appears to be a blind bird in a pot (really quite threatening, obviously). There’s a rudimentary collectathon element for completionists, but otherwise, it’s a pretty straightforward platforming experience. Cross Magical Quest: Starring Mickey Mouse with Ninja Gaiden for cinematics, drop any and all transformations, and add a Genie-based roulette wheel to bonus stages, and we’re good to go. This was a Capcom release, and it shows in every way.

On one side, we have (give me a second to flip a coin here) Aladdin for the SNES.

This is practically a JRPG before you introduce the princess with a pet tiger! Couple the dominance of Disney with a story that couldn’t be more suited to a 16-bit game if it had a mine cart, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a generation-defining videogame.Īnd then we got two interpretations of that blockbuster. There’s an evil wizard, ancient sealed magical force, helpful monkey, and at least two dungeons. But Aladdin offered a rare opportunity: the story of Aladdin is one of swordplay and derring-do! It’s a boy’s story! And boys play videogames! Sure, Ariel made due with shoving seashells by the seashore, and Belle & Beast got their own boy and girl versions (it was a weird time), but Aladdin is an adventure story from start to finish. At the time, it was “yet another” brilliant Disney animated musical, and came hot on the heels of other perennial favorites like Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid. West gaming philosophies, look no further than Disney’s Aladdin for SNES and Genesis.ĭisney’s Aladdin should require no introduction.

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